{"id":459,"date":"2024-12-15T13:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T13:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=459"},"modified":"2024-12-15T13:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T13:28:45","slug":"creamy-courgette-and-green-bean-gnocchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=459","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Courgette and Green Bean Gnocchi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-460\" src=\"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-1024x983.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-1024x983.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-1536x1474.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-2048x1965.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Creamy Courgette &amp; Green Bean Gnocchi: A Healthy Vegan Italian Delight<\/p>\n<p>Transport yourself to the rolling hills of Italy with this indulgently creamy yet wholesome Courgette &amp; Green Bean Gnocchi. This vegan dish is a perfect marriage of fresh, vibrant vegetables and soft, pillowy gnocchi, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal to savor on a busy weeknight or a leisurely evening.<\/p>\n<p>The dish starts with tender green beans, blanched to retain their crunch and vivid color, alongside courgettes (zucchini) sliced thin for a delicate, silky texture. These vegetables form the heart of this recipe, delivering a medley of flavors and nutrients. The courgette softens beautifully during cooking, almost melting into the sauce, while the green beans add a touch of snap to every bite.<\/p>\n<p>The star of the show is the creamy sauce, made entirely plant-based yet luxuriously rich. A blend of cashews soaked and blended with garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast creates a velvety, cheesy base without any dairy. A hint of fresh basil and a pinch of nutmeg elevate the flavor profile, giving the sauce a warm, aromatic depth that perfectly complements the earthiness of the vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Gnocchi, the iconic Italian dumplings, are lightly boiled until they float like clouds, then tossed with the sauce and vegetables to coat every morsel. A quick garnish of toasted pine nuts or crushed walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while an extra sprinkle of basil brings a burst of freshness.<\/p>\n<p>This Creamy Courgette &amp; Green Bean Gnocchi is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, fibre, and healthy fats. It\u2019s a dish that satisfies indulgent cravings while staying true to a healthy, plant-based ethos\u2014a comforting bowl of Italian sunshine in every bite. Buon appetito!<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-1024x983.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Creamy Courgette and Green Bean Gnocchi<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Vegan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Tony Tomlinson<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT10M\">10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">4 persons<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(+ extra to serve)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 courgettes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(about 350g \/ 11 oz) thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">4 cloves garlic<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 pack green beans<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(about 200g \/ 7 oz) trimmed<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 pack gnocchi<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(500g \/ 18oz)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">200g frozen peas<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 x 400g tin butter beans<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">drained<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">bunch of basil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(about 30g \/ 1 oz) leaves separated but left whole<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons coconut yoghurt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 lemon<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">zested &amp; juiced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">pinch of dried red chilli flakes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">(optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">pinch of flaky sea salt &amp; black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan set over medium\u2013high heat; add the courgettes, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 15\u201320 minutes, until jammy and golden.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the green beans and the gnocchi; cook for 3\u20134 minutes until tender, adding the peas for the final minute. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Once the courgettes are cooked, set the heat to low; then tip the green beans and gnocchi into the frying pan. Add the butter beans, basil, coconut yoghurt (if using), lemon juice, chilli flakes (if using), a generous pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper; stir until combined.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Divide the gnocchi between bowls, scatter over the lemon zest and drizzle generously with olive oil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Courgette &amp; Green Bean Gnocchi: A Healthy Vegan Italian Delight Transport yourself to the rolling hills of Italy with this indulgently creamy yet wholesome Courgette &amp; Green Bean Gnocchi. This vegan dish is a perfect marriage of fresh, vibrant vegetables and soft, pillowy gnocchi, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal to savor on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=459\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,142,143,182,185,1,163,116,164],"tags":[202,204,193,201,200,79,61,24,203,114,60],"class_list":{"0":"post-459","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-main-course","7":"category-mediteranean","8":"category-mediterranean","9":"category-pasta","10":"category-salad-leaves","11":"category-uncategorized","12":"category-vegan","13":"category-vegetables","14":"category-vegetarian","15":"tag-courgette","16":"tag-cream-sauce","17":"tag-creamy","18":"tag-gnocchi","19":"tag-green-beans","20":"tag-healthy","21":"tag-healthy-eating","22":"tag-main-course","23":"tag-mint-leaves","24":"tag-vegan","25":"tag-vegetarian","26":"course-vegan","27":"cuisine-italian","28":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=459"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":462,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/459\/revisions\/462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}