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Protein Bean Gnocchi
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Protein Bean Gnocchi

45 minServes 3Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • canned white beans (drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • potato (cooked and peeled)Produce1 piece
  • flour (plus extra for dusting)Pantry150 g
  • spices (to taste, e.g. garlic powder, salt, pepper)Spices1 piece
  • salt (for the boiling water)Spices1 piece
  • olive oil (for pan-searing)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon zest (zested)Produce1 piece
  • fresh herbs (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

380kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. 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.
    Step 1
  2. 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.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the gnocchi

    • Roll the dough into long ropes on a floured surface.
    • Cut into small gnocchi pieces.
    Step 3
  4. 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.
    Step 4
  5. 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.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Toss with lemon zest and fresh herbs.
    • Serve immediately, or simply with a little sauce.
    Step 6