Beetroot Tofu Gnocchi
- 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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Method
Blend the pressed tofu together with beetroot puree until smooth.
Transfer the blended tofu‑beet mixture to a mixing bowl.
Gradually add flour to the tofu‑beet mixture, kneading until a soft, non‑sticky dough forms.
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.
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.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the diced courgette and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Toss the cooked gnocchi in the courgette‑tomato sauce until evenly coated.
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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