Gnocchi with Baby Peas
- 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems removed
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semolina flour, plus more for rolling and dusting
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped (23 Tbs.)
- 1 1/2cups frozen baby peas
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook chard 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted and tender.
- Drain in colander, and refresh under cool running water 20 seconds.
- Squeeze out excess moisture with hands, and finely chop.
- Fan out chopped leaves on dish towel, and roll tightly to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together egg yolks, ricotta, and Parmesan in bowl until smooth.
- Stir in chard, then fold in all-purpose and semolina flours.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Dust baking sheet with a little semolina flour.
- Scoop 1 Tbs.
- dough onto floured work surface.
- Roll between floured hands in circular motion to form ball using as little pressure as possible, then roll back and forth between palms to form oval.
- Place on semolina-dusted baking sheet.
- Fill large pot with 3 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Drop 12 gnocchi into water, and stir to separate.
- Bring to gentle simmer.
- (Small bubbles should break surface of water around edges, not bubble up from bottom of pot.)
- Reduce heat to maintain temperature.
- Poach gnocchi 6 to 8 minutes, or until they rise to top of water.
- (Cut into center of one to test for doneness; it should be same consistency throughout.)
- Transfer to bowl.
- Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
- Keep warm.
- Reserve cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallot, and cook 2 minutes, or until soft.
- Add peas and
- 1 cup cooking water.
- Cook 3 minutes, or until peas are tender, stirring often.
- Stir in tarragon and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Divide gnocchi among bowls, and top with peas and sauce.
swiss chard, egg yolks, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, allpurpose, semolina flour, olive oil, shallot, peas, tarragon, lemon
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/gnocchi-with-baby-peas/ (may not work)