August 21st, 2010

Quick recipe that dresses up frozen gnocchi.  High in protein and taste makes for a perfect week night dinner.

Ingredients:

1 pkg spinach

2 cups peeled and thinly sliced butternut squash

1 lb frozen gnocchi

1 tbps extra virgin olive oil

1 can vegetable broth

1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2-3 shallots, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried sage

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1 can chickpeas-rinsed

Directions:

1-cook gnocchi according to package, drain and set aside.

2-heat olive oil in skillet over Med.  Add gnocchi and cook stirring often until lightly browned-about 5 mins. transfer to a bowl.

3-Add squash, shallots and garlic to pan with a smidgeon of olive oil if needed-cook 2 mins.  Stir in broth, sage and pepper.  Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 6 mins.  Add spinach, gnocchi and chickpeas, stirring gently cook for 2 mins. until the spinach wilts.

4-plate and drizzle balsamic vinegar on top.

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