Baked gnocchi
Ingredients
- 400g brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 leek, sliced
- 500g gnocchi
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 600ml milk
- Vegan parmesan
- A few sprigs thyme
- Zest of one lemon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt & pepper
- 30g panko
- 10g parsley, finely chopped
Steps
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil, a dash of salt and the sprouts, cook until almost done.
- Remove sprouts from the pan and place in a large bowl.
- Toss the kale into the same pan with a little water, steam for a few minutes, and add to the bowl with the sprouts.
- Wipe out the pan, add more olive oil, and cook the gnocchi until golden and crispy on all sides. Add to the sprouts and kale.
- In a large pot sauté the leeks in olive oil with a pinch of salt until soft. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish with a generous handful of Parmesan, a pinch of nutmeg, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Add the gnocchi and vegetables to an oven safe dish. Pour over the béchamel. Top with grated cheese and bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
- Heat a frying pan over a medium heat with a good drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the panko with a pinch of salt and the parsley, fry for a few mins until crisp and golden. Remove from heat.
