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Beetroot Tofu Gnocchi

Recipe by Gigi Grassia on InstagramAdded 12 November 2026.
  • 40 min
  • Serves 2
  • 9 ingredients

25 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Pink beetroot tofu gnocchi offers a high‑protein, high‑fiber twist on the classic Italian dumpling. The vibrant dough is paired with a creamy courgette‑tomato sauce and finished with crunchy toasted seeds, making it a satisfying and colorful plant‑based meal.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

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Method

  1. 1

    Blend the pressed tofu together with beetroot puree until smooth.

  2. 2

    Transfer the blended tofu‑beet mixture to a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Gradually add flour to the tofu‑beet mixture, kneading until a soft, non‑sticky dough forms.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into four equal portions, roll each portion into a rope about 1 cm thick, and cut the rope into small pill‑shaped gnocchi.

  5. 5

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2–3 minutes; drain and set aside.

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the diced courgette and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Toss the cooked gnocchi in the courgette‑tomato sauce until evenly coated.

  9. 9

    Serve the gnocchi topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch.

Tips while you cook

Press tofu before blending
Ensure the tofu is well‑pressed before blending with beetroot puree.
Knead to a non‑sticky dough
Gradually add flour and knead until the dough is soft and no longer sticky before shaping.
Cook gnocchi only until they float
Boil the gnocchi for 2–3 minutes, watching for them to rise to the surface, then drain promptly.
Sauté courgette until tender
Cook the diced courgette for about 5 minutes before adding the tomato sauce.

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