Mash the beans and potato

• Drain and rinse the white beans, then smash them in a bowl.
• Add the cooked potato and mash everything together until smooth.

Make the dough

• Season with the spices and salt.
• Mix in the flour until a soft dough forms, adding a little more flour if it is too sticky.

Shape the gnocchi

• Roll the dough into long ropes on a floured surface.
• Cut into small gnocchi pieces.

Boil the gnocchi

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and drop in the gnocchi.
• Cook until they float to the surface, then scoop them out.

Crisp in the pan

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the garlic.
• Pan-sear the gnocchi until golden and crispy on the outside.

Serve

• Toss with lemon zest and fresh herbs.
• Serve immediately, or simply with a little sauce.