Description
Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers are a delightful blend of roasted vegetables, herbed oil, and creamy goat cheese. This dish is not only flavorful but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. potato gnocchi
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped into chunks, any color
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion, chopped into chunks
- ½ cup olive oil, separated
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, separated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 4 oz. goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400℉ and spray the grates with cooking spray.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until mixed well.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating gnocchi, peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes until all ingredients are used.
- Dip each skewer in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture, reserving some for dressing later.
- Grill the skewers for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Once done, place on a serving plate.
- For the dressing, mix remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs in the baking dish.
- Drizzle the dressing over the grilled skewers and top with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning on the grill.
Feel free to substitute vegetables as per your preference or seasonal availability.
This dish is great for meal prep; the vegetables can be grilled ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg