Spinach Gnocchi with Garlic and Walnuts
- 1 1/2 lbs. boiling potatoes
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 18 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 2 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 13 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- Put potatoes into large pot and add cold water to cover.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- Cool slightly, peel and mash in a large bowl.
- Add egg, salt, cheese, spinach and basil.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually work flour into potato mixture.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Line baking sheet with wax paper and lightly flour.
- Break off small pieces of dough and roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter.
- Place in a single layer on prepared pan.
- Continue until all dough is formed.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
- Add walnuts, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat.
- When water boils, add salt then working in batches, drop gnocchi into water.
- Cook 10 seconds after dumplings rise to surface, about 10 minutes total.
- Remove with slotted spoon and divide among 8 serving bowls.
- Reheat olive oil mixture, then spoon over gnocchi.
- Serve warm.
boiling potatoes, egg, salt, parmesan cheese, cooked spinach, basil, whole wheat flour, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, parsley
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spinach-gnocchi-with-garlic-and-walnuts/ (may not work)