Loaded Tomato & Basil Black Bean with Gnocchi, Courgette & Aubergine
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs black bean with gnocchi for 46g protein and roughly 1047 kcal.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 270g gnocchi
- 80g courgette
- 80g aubergine
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 50g mozzarella
- 10g olive oil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and aubergine, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Pan-fry the gnocchi in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and aubergine for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: gnocchi first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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Bulking upgrade: add the mozzarella, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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