Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Skillet with Coconut Cream & Roasted Garlic
A comforting vegan dish featuring fresh gnocchi, roasted vegetables, coconut cream, and rich flavors that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 18 oz fresh grape or cherry tomatoes (stems removed)
- 2 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
- 10 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root (grated)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or to taste, stems removed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 18 oz fresh potato gnocchi (egg- and dairy-free)
- Juice of 1 small lemon (yields about 1-2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed (or to taste)
- 5 tablespoons coconut cream (full fat)
- Pinch of chili flakes (to garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Prepare the Vegetables: Remove the stems from the tomatoes, peel the garlic cloves, and thinly slice the shallots. Grate the ginger and remove the stems from the thyme.
- Combine Ingredients in Skillet: In a cast iron skillet, add the tomatoes, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, coconut sugar, grated ginger, thyme, and olive oil. Mix everything well.
- Roast the Vegetables: Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 35 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Cook the Gnocchi: About 10 minutes before the vegetables are done, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the top (about 2–3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Combine Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables: Once the roasted vegetables are ready, add the cooked gnocchi, coconut cream, lemon juice, and fresh basil leaves. Mix everything together gently.
- Serve and Enjoy: Add any additional toppings of your choice and serve immediately in bowls.
Notes
Watch the roasting time and adjust flavors before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.