Description
Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers are a delightful blend of gnocchi, colorful veggies, and herbs, perfect for an easy dinner or healthy meal that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. potato gnocchi
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion, chopped into chunks
- ½ cup olive oil, separated
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, separated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 4 oz. goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400℉ and spray grates with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until mixed.
- Build the skewers by alternating gnocchi, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes until all ingredients are used.
- Roll each skewer in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture, reserving some for later.
- Place skewers on the grill for 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. Once done, set aside on a serving plate.
- Make the dressing by adding remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs to the baking dish. Whisk to combine.
- Pour dressing over the grilled skewers and garnish with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg