Tomato & Basil Black Bean with Gnocchi, Peppers & Spinach
Ready in about 23 minutes, this comforting black bean and gnocchi dish is built for maintenance — 615 kcal and 29g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 160g gnocchi
- 80g red pepper
- 80g spinach
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and spinach, 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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3
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 peppers and spinach 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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