This Spring Green Vegetable Gnocchi is all the flavours we love about spring in one bowl. It’s light and fresh and a quick and easy weeknight meal that will boost your vegetable intake. Peas and asparagus in a creamy and zesty mustard sauce - simple vegetarian food at its finest and ready in under 10 minutes.
This gnocchi is our favourite way to kick off spring and make the most of delicious seasonal green vegetables. If you struggle to eat enough vegetables, then this is the dish for you.
It’s bursting with greens, but in a creamy cheesy sauce which makes them much more appealing to those that don’t love veg.
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Why you will love it
- A delicious way to eat Spring vegetables.
- Easy to adapt
- A creamy sauce that tastes more indulgent than it is.
- Ready in under 10 minutes.
Step by step
One: Add the gnocchi, asparagus and frozen peas to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Two: Drain and then return to the pan and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and divide between two bowl and serve.
Creamy sauce
This is such a simple sauce, with just some creme fraiche, lemon juice and mustard, but simple doesn’t mean boring. The mustard and crème fraîche really compliment each other and it goes perfectly with crisp spring green vegetables.
You could easily swap it out for a tomato based sauce and keep it vegan. But you can get vegan crème fraîche too, so no need to miss out on this creamy sauce.
Make the sauce even more indulgent by stirring in some vegetarian parmesan or some mature cheddar.
What vegetables to use
This recipe is all about the spring vegetables, so peas and asparagus are the stars here. However, it is easy to adapt with other vegetables. Spinach and artichokes are other spring vegetables that would work well in this, or you could use the greens from radishes.
You don't have to use spring vegetables, you can add courgettes and mushrooms instead, or even some fresh summer corn.
What protein to add
If you want to make this a little more filling, then you could add some grilled salmon, king prawns or grilled chicken. It really doesn't need it though, and this is a good way to add more vegetarian meals to your diet.
Top Tip
- Make this a little more filling by adding some grilled salmon or chicken.
- You can add some vegetarian parmesan or mature cheddar to the sauce to make it a little more indulgent.
- You could swap the creamy sauce for a tomato based one.
FAQs
I wouldn’t advise it, as the sauce doesn’t freeze to well. Does it make good leftovers? Not the best to honest, as the sauce is best eaten straight away and doesn’t reheat too well. So, eat it straight away and enjoy it at its best.
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Recipe
Spring Green Vegetable Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) Gnocchi
- 8 Asparagus spears - chopped into quarters
- 150 g (1 cups) Frozen peas
- 1 Can of artichoke hearts - chopped
- 1 Lemon - (juice and zest)
- 4 tablespoon 0% crème fraîche - heaped
- 2 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
- 40 g (0.33 cups) Mature light cheddar
- 2 tablespoon Fresh mint - finely chopped
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add 250 g Gnocchi, 8 Asparagus spears and 150 g Frozen peas to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Drain and then return to the pan and add 1 Can of artichoke hearts, juice and zest of 1 Lemon, 4 tablespoon 0% crème fraîche, 2 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard, 40 g Mature light cheddar, 2 tablespoon Fresh mint and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Mix well and divide between two bowl and serve
Recipe Tips
- Make this a little more filling by adding some grilled salmon or chicken.
- You can add some vegetarian parmesan or mature cheddar to the sauce to make it a little more indulgent.
- You could swap the creamy sauce for a tomato based one.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I can't believe I've never tried gnocchi..not sure Why? But this recipe seriously has me wanting a big bowl!
Marie says
I love asparagus and artichoke, so this looks perfect to me. Mustard is a good way to add some extra flavour too. Great idea!
Annabeth says
I’m going to try this with some chicken in it. It looks lovely and fresh.
Bethany says
The colours are so vibrant, it looks so delicious. I must try this one, tried a few of your recipes now and they’ve all tasted so great.
Laura Dove says
Oh this looks so good! Ive never tried gnocchi before but love spring greens, I think this will be the first recipe where3 I try it!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
Sounds like a yummy way to boost mine and the kids green intake. Wow that's fast, sounds like the perfect meal for after school as it doesn't take long to make.
Edyta @ Innocent Delight says
You used all my favorite ingredients in this recipe. I'm really curious how whole grain mustard tasted here. I'll have to try it soon :)
Danielle says
The perfect spring pasta! I love that it's creamy without being heavy. I almost always reach for tomato sauce when I serve gnocchi, but this is sure to break me out of that rut.
Beth says
This looks like such a delicious pasta dish! I love the spring veges! If only Mother Nature would read the calendar! It's snowing here right now! I can't wait for fresh asparagus and peas so I can try this! I actually bought some vegan creme fraiche a while ago because I'm lactose intolerant! It's not too bad! I'm going to give it a try with this beautiful dish! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
This is a bowlful of beauty - and something I could happily eat on a weekly basis. Perfect for Spring -- I think it would be great with a piece of grilled steak too.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Gnocchi is totally one of our favorites and I bet it goes so well with all the delicious veggies!
Harriet Simmons says
Creme fraiche and mustard sounds lovely as a sauce. I am going to have to try that in some other dishes too. Thanks lovely xx
Janet says
It doesn’t feel much like spring today, but I would still eat this. I’m fairly good with eating fruit, but green vegetables I struggle with.
Patrick says
This looks like a perfect all year around dish....I could see myself making this in winter as well as spring...I pinned this for later!
Rhian Westbury says
Oh the sauce here sounds really nice, I absolutely love gnocci but I've never thought to make it myself x