A fresh and vibrant baked gnocchi tossed with chickpeas, Mediterranean vegetables, and a zesty citrus dressing, then finished with creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula.
14ozcan artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed, then chopped
500gstore bought potato gnocchi
4shallots, sliced thin
Greek inspired citrus dressing
½cupolive oil
½tbspdried oregano
½tspsalt
¼tsppepper
3tbsporange and/or blood orange juice(from about 1 large or 2 small oranges)
½tbspred wine vinegar
2small garlic cloves, pressed
Toppings
3cupsarugula
½cupfinely chopped green olives
olive oil and salt
100ggoat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Greek dressing ingredients together and set aside.
To the sheet pan add: rinsed chickpeas, chopped zucchini, sliced fennel, chopped artichokes, gnocchi and sliced shallots.
Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients on the pan and toss to ensure everything is very well coated.
Bake for 25 minutes, tossing gently at the 15 minute mark. After 25 minutes crumble the goat cheese over top of all the ingredients on the pan and bake for 5 more minutes.
Top with arugula and green olives and a drizzle of olive oil and salt if desired. Serve immediately.
Video
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Notes
If chickpeas aren't your favourite try canned butter beans or cannellini beans.