Name: Creamy Gnocchi with Garlic Kale
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil (use a few tablespoons of water for an oil-free option); 6 cloves garlic (chopped finely); 1 bunch lacinato kale (not curly kale, the flatter leaf varieties are better for this recipe. also known as cavolo nero or dino kale); 1 package gnocchi (most are vegan but be sure to check the ingredients label just in case. gluten-free varieties are also available. again be sure to check labels.); 0.5 cup cashew pieces (raw, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes if you don't have a high powered blender. see recipe notes for a nut-free option.); 0.25 cup water; 0.25 tsp salt (plus more to taste); null freshly ground black pepper (to taste); null null chili flakes (optional); null null vegan parmesan cheese

Instructions

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1

Have all ingredients and equipment ready as the recipe comes together quickly.
2

Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil for the [gnocchi].
3

Remove thick stems from [lacinato kale] leaves, discard stems, and chop leafy parts into bite-sized pieces.
4

Warm the olive oil (1 tbsp) in a large sauté pan. Add the garlic (6 cloves) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for minutes (2). Add lacinato kale (1 bunch) and freshly ground [black pepper], then sauté for another minutes (5), stirring frequently. Add a sprinkle of [chili flakes] if desired.
5

While the [lacinato kale] cooks, blend the cashew pieces (0.5 cup) with salt (0.25 tsp) and water (0.25 cup) until completely smooth.
6

After about minutes (3) of the [lacinato kale] sautéing (when it's almost tender), add the 500g package gnocchi (1 x) to the boiling water. Separate each piece of [gnocchi] before adding. Have a slotted spoon ready.
7

As soon as the [gnocchi] float (after about 2 minutes (1 to)), use a slotted spoon to remove and add them to the pan with the [lacinato kale] and [garlic].
8

Spoon the creamy cashew sauce into the pan and stir to combine everything. Add a little of the gnocchi cooking water to thin as needed. Add more seasoning if desired.
9

Serve immediately, garnished with [vegan parmesan cheese] if desired.