Easy Sheetpan Gnocchi Recipe (Vegan) - Munchyesta (2024)

by Simone

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This Easy sheetpan gnocchi recipe is a vegan dinner lifesaver recipe. It belongs in every vegans (and everyone else’s) kitchen S.O.S. recipe kit, because it’s so quick and easy to make. Imagine crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside oven baked gnocchi wrapped in spices and veggies and you have this easy to make masterpiece quick dinner.

These golden nuggets of crispy fluffiness are the ideal go-to quick dinner, especially when accompanied by my favorite veggies like red bell peppers, broccoli, onions, garlic and lots of spices. It doesn’t get much easier to make a quick ready in 25-minutes healthy vegan dinner that will make everyone want more.

If you haven’t already guessed it by now (if you are a regular reader I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your attention) I am a huge fan of easy meals that never compromise on flavor.

I want my vegan dinners to make everyone want seconds, and I want them to be as quick and simple to cook as possible…because, let’s face it, we rarely have the time to spend a couple of hours in the kitchen cooking up a storm on a regular weeknight.

What’s great about this Easy Vegan Sheetpan Gnocchi Recipe:

  • Just about everything
  • Made with simple and easy to get ingredients
  • Healthy
  • Loaded with nutrients
  • Think glorious little crispy golden nuggets
  • Packed with flavors
  • Vegan
  • Can be gluten-free
  • Great S.O.S. Recipe
  • A favorite with kids and adults alike
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Quick vegan dinner cooking hack

If you are like me (a lazy and sometimes last minute meal planner, because I’m spite of your good intentions somehow the day just got away from you) then I’m here to share my life altering quick dinner hack with you.

It’s not really so much a hack as it’s a rainy day preparation. So here’s my best advice; always keep a pack of gnocchi in your freezer. You won’t believe how many times this simple trick comes in handy…or how many dinners it can save.

You can make your own gnocchi and freeze them for a later day…or you can buy gnocchi at the grocery store for a even easier cooking hack and freeze them for later. Either way, keeping a batch of gnocchi in the freezer at all times is a true lifesaving dinner backup plan. You won’t regret it 🙂

Even quicker cooking hack

If you are in a serious time crunch and need to get dinner on the table with as little hassle as possible, you can replace the veggies with your favorite bag of frozen veggie mix from the grocery store. Any type of frozen veggies should work well for this recipe, but here are some of my favorites to look for in a frozen veggie mix bag:

  • Bell peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Chickpeas
  • Red onions
  • Leeks

…and any type of fajita mix veggie bags always seem to do well

Gluten-free gnocchi option

Traditional gnocchi aren’t gluten-free, but you can easily make your gnocchi gluten-free if you are making them from scratch. Just replace the semolina flour with brown rice flour and you are good to go. Another option is to buy gluten-free ready made gnocchi at the grocery store. Most well stocked grocery stores should have vegan gluten-free gnocchi on the shelves.

How is this Amazing Easy Vegan Sheetpan Gnocchi Recipe made? It’s very straightforward. Just:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  • Remove the skins from the onions and cut off the ends. Cut the onions into quarters and put them in a food processor along with the bell peppers, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, half the fresh basil and chili sauce. Process until the bell peppers and onions are chopped and everything is combined.
  • Place the gnocchi on the lined baking tray and scrape out the bell pepper mix around the gnocchi. Add the frozen broccoli florets and corn and sprinkle with sesame seeds.Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the gnocchi are cooked and just turning golden and crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and serve with a fresh sprinkle of chopped basil on top.Enjoy.

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Easy Sheetpan Gnocchi Recipe (Vegan)

This Easy Vegan sheet pan gnocchi recipe is a lifesaver recipe. It belongs in every vegans (and everyone else’s) kitchen S.O.S. recipe kit, because it’s so quick and easy to make. Imagine crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside oven baked gnocchi wrapped in spices and veggies and you have this easy to make masterpiece quick dinner.

These golden nuggets of crispy fluffiness are the ideal go-to quick dinner, especially when accompanied by my favorite veggies like red bell peppers, broccoli, onions, garlic and lots of spices. It doesn’t get much easier to make a quick ready in 25-minutes healthy vegan dinner that will make everyone want more.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword dinner, vegan

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Simone – Munchyesta.com

Ingredients

  • 1 large pack Gnocchi Vegan (homemade or store bought)
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers Pits removed
  • 2 Red Onions
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Frozen or fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Medium hot Chili Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with baking paper.

  • Remove the skins from the onions and cut off the ends. Cut the onions into quarters and put them in a food processor along with the bell peppers, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, half the fresh basil and chili sauce. Process until the bell peppers and onions are chopped and everything is combined.

  • Place the gnocchi on the lined baking tray and scrape out the bell pepper mix around the gnocchi. Add the frozen broccoli florets and corn and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the gnocchi are cooked and just turning golden and crispy.

  • Remove from the oven and serve with a fresh sprinkle of chopped basil on top.

    Enjoy.

Are you looking for more easy vegan weeknight dinner recipes? Try my easy vegan crispy bean tacos recipe or my easy vegan chickpea curry recipe

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FAQs

Do you have to boil gnocchi before baking? ›

You DO NOT need to pre boil the gnocchi as it will cook in the sauce. Allow everything to soften slightly, then top with the mozzarella and bake until crispy and golden.

What is vegan gnocchi made of? ›

This homemade vegan gnocchi recipe is eggless and so simple. Just potatoes, flour, and some oil come together to make these perfectly fluffy yet dense pillows of pasta that taste just like traditional gnocchi!

Is store bought gnocchi vegan? ›

A lot of homemade gnocchi recipes will have egg in them, but most store bought gnocchi will be egg free and therefore vegan. Just be sure to check the package!

Can I pan fry gnocchi instead of boiling? ›

Forget boiling it, you can actually just toss it in a skillet and cook it. This means less dishes, as it's all cooked in one skillet and crispy, pan fried gnocchi is the result. I love the texture of crispy gnocchi, with it's crunchy browned exterior.

Can you cook gnocchi in sauce instead of water? ›

A perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, the mini gnocchi is cooked directly in the vodka sauce, no pre-boiling necessary (which means less dishes for you!)

What is the best flour for gnocchi? ›

You need to do plenty of that for homemade pizza dough, but you don't want to do much kneading at all when making gnocchi. Italian type 00 flours like Caputo and Anna brands produce a great result. Make sure you're buying 00 labeled for pasta and not labeled for pizza making.

Why is my gnocchi mushy after boiling? ›

Your gnocchi may be mushy because of any or all of the following reasons: boiled the potatoes instead of baked them. used waxy new potatoes with too much moisture in them. not used eggs to help texture.

Why is my gnocchi falling apart when boiling? ›

Test the Gnocchi:

Right after making your dough, cut off a small, bite-size piece of gnocchi, roll it over a gnocchi board if you wish, and boil it until tender. If it stays together, it's good to go! If it disintegrates, you need more flour.

What are the best potatoes for gnocchi? ›

The Best Potatoes for Gnocchi

Step one: Start with Yukon Gold potatoes. Russets will do, but Yukon Golds have more of the nutty flavor of the yellow-fleshed boiling potatoes used by the Italian and Provençal cooks who have mastered gnocchi.

What is a good substitute for potatoes in gnocchi? ›

These soft and pillowy 2-ingredient sweet potato gnocchi use just sweet potato and flour- no eggs! Cooked in a quick and easy 5 ingredient dairy free garlic sage sauce, you're going to love this simple yet deliciously creamy and rich cozy dinner recipe. And it's all naturally vegan and dairy free!

What is a substitute for egg yolk in gnocchi? ›

Soak 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in 3 tablespoons water to replace one egg. Add a drizzle of olive oil to enrich the gnocchi if you like.

Is gnocchi healthier than pasta? ›

Nutritional Value

Believe it or not, regular pasta is actually more carb-heavy than gnocchi, coming in at around 2 times the amount of carbs per serving. Gnocchi is also notorious for having a lot more sodium, with over 200 grams of it per serving. Regular pasta doesn't have nearly as high of a sodium content.

What is a substitute for all-purpose flour in gnocchi? ›

This vegan gnocchi recipe only requires three ingredients: Potatoes: I used Yukon Gold potatoes here, but you can also use russet potatoes if that's all that you can find in your stores! Flour: I recommend using Tipo 00 or oat flour (if you're gluten-free, use oat flour!).

Is gnocchi already cooked? ›

The basic ingredient of store-bought gnocchi is, of course, potatoes, which in this case are precooked. But in addition there are various raw flours and/or starches, such as rice, wheat, corn, and potato. These latter are inedible when uncooked from the standpoint of both digestibility and safety.

Do you boil gnocchi? ›

Cook them as soon as possible in boiling salted water. (For every 5 quarts of water add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt.) Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. When they rise to the top, let them cook for a minute or two and then remove them with a slotted spoon.

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