Description
Savory Caramelized Courgettes in Creamy Gnocchi promises a delightful Mediterranean-inspired culinary journey through summer’s freshest ingredients. Silky potato dumplings nestled with golden-edged zucchini create a comforting plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 courgettes, chopped (use two small or one large courgette)
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) gnocchi
- 250 milliliters (8.4 fluid ounces) vegan single cream (Oatly, Alpro, or Elmlea work well)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a griddle pan and warm olive oil over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for even cooking.
- Carefully introduce chopped courgettes and minced garlic into the heated pan, allowing them to dance and soften for approximately 5-6 minutes while gently stirring.
- If garlic threatens to burn, introduce a delicate splash of water to prevent scorching and maintain a perfect golden tone.
- Strategically position courgettes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior, creating beautiful golden-brown edges that enhance flavor and texture.
- Introduce soft gnocchi into the pan, complementing the roasted vegetables with a luxurious vegan cream that promises silky smoothness.
- Sprinkle dried herbs and selected seasonings across the mixture, allowing them to meld and infuse the dish with aromatic complexity.
- Reduce heat and let the ingredients simmer gently, ensuring gnocchi becomes tender and completely enrobed in the creamy sauce.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning to elevate the dish’s overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the vibrant, golden-brown gnocchi and courgettes to serving plates, presenting a visually appealing and delectable meal ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Select young, small courgettes for the most tender and sweetest flavor, avoiding large or overgrown vegetables that can taste bitter.
- Use a cast-iron or non-stick griddle pan to achieve perfect caramelization without sticking, ensuring beautiful golden-brown edges on the courgettes.
- For a protein boost, add crispy pan-fried tofu cubes or roasted chickpeas to make the dish more substantial and satisfying for
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg