Pan-fried gnocchi with asparagus and broccolini
A quick recipe for pan-fried gnocchi with green asparagus and broccolini, crispy outside and soft inside. 100% plant-based, simple and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Base
- 500 g gnocchi di patate egg-free
- 1 bunch green asparagus
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 3 tbsp huile d'olive
Aromatics
- 1 red onion
- 1 shallot
- 2 gousses d'ail
Seasoning
- salt and black pepper
- lemon zest optional
- chili flakes optional
Prep
- Wash and cut the asparagus and broccolini.
- Slice the onion, shallot and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics in the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the gnocchi straight to the pan without boiling them.
- Let them brown for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.
- Add the vegetables and sauté for another 5 to 8 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
✅ Tips (Notes)
Don’t boil the gnocchi before cooking: that’s the secret to the crunch. Check that the gnocchi are egg-free to keep it 100% vegan. You can replace the broccolini with regular broccoli.