This creamy, plant-based gnocchi is not just easy to make—it’s packed with protein and bursting with flavour. A silky, vibrant green sauce made with spinach, peas, and silken tofu takes gnocchi to the next level.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a meal to impress, this recipe is a winner. It’s naturally high in protein, can be made vegan, and comes together in just a few steps. Finish with grated cheese (vegan, if you prefer) and black pepper for the ultimate bowl of comfort.
Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal in under 20 minutes!
Protein Green Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 70 g spinach
- 100 g frozen peas
- 2 garlic
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Zest of half lemon
- Salt to taste
- 140 g silken tofu half a pack
- 250 g gnocchi
- Topping Grated cheese *use a vegan cheese to make it vegan, drizzle of oil and black pepper
Instructions
- In a pan add a drizzle of oil and all your ingredients (a part from gnocchi)
- Let it simmer just a little bit so the garlic is cooked, the frozen peas defrosted and the spinach shrieked. It should only take 1-2 minutes
- Add everything to a blender a blend until smooth and silky
- Add the cook gnocchi to a pan and then the green sauce. Let it cook for a bit just enough to make the sauce hot but not too long that it dries.
- Finish off with some grated cheese and pepper.