Do you find it challenging to eat a varied diet at home? Do you want to introduce vegetables appealingly into your dishes? At Glutendtrotters, in addition to sharing 100% gluten-free recipes, we always look for a creative and delicious way to integrate vegetables into daily life.
We know that for many children (and also for some adults) it can be a challenge to eat them, but with a little imagination, everything changes. These gluten-free broccoli gnocchi are the perfect proof: soft, flavorful, and accompanied by an irresistible homemade tomato sauce with chickpeas. An easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipe.
Ingredients
For the gnocchi:
- 250 g cooked broccoli (well drained)
- 100 g almond flour
- 100 g gluten-free flour mix (adjust if necessary)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
For the accompaniment:
- 200 g cooked chickpeas (canned ones are fine, well rinsed)
- 250 g homemade tomato sauce
- A few fresh basil leaves
- A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (for the finishing touch)
Preparation:
Prepare the gnocchi
- Cook the broccoli until tender, drain it well, and mash it.
- In a bowl, mix the broccoli with the eggs, flours, oil, and salt until a soft but firm dough forms.
- Divide the dough into portions and form cylinders. Cut them into pieces approximately 2 cm long and, if desired, make the classic fork marks. I chose to make small balls using two coffee spoons, an easy and quick option.
Cook the gnocchi
- Boil plenty of salted water and cook the gnocchi in small batches. When they float to the surface, leave them for 1 more minute and remove them with a slotted spoon. Do not overcook them so they don’t fall apart.
Prepare the accompaniment
- Gently heat the previously prepared homemade tomato sauce over low heat. Add the cooked chickpeas and let them combine well for 5 minutes.
Assemble the dish
- Serve the gnocchi with the chickpea and tomato sauce mixture on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
👉 Tip: If you want an extra touch, you can sauté the cooked gnocchi in a pan with a little olive oil until they are golden brown.
Are you ready to try these gluten-free broccoli gnocchi? Tell us in the comments what you thought of the recipe or if you have any tricks for incorporating more vegetables into your cooking.
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