Want to eat a delicious dinner that feels like it’s made by a professional chef? This gnocchi with mushrooms is the right choice. Plus, you will be getting tons of benefits from the Cremini mushrooms and the rest of the ingredients.
Eat This Gnocchi With Mushrooms As If You Were Dining In a 5-Star Restaurant
Why use Cremini mushrooms?
If you want your gnocchi to be much more nutritious, the Cremini mushrooms in this dish are just what you were looking for. These mushrooms are special. They have a high amount of nutrients, including B vitamins, and vitamin D. They also contain minerals, like potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.
Aside from this, these mushrooms are a great source of complex polysaccharides. All of which is a great addition to your diet. These nutrients are particularly good for those who want to improve their digestion. The beta-glucans in Cremini, support the growth of healthy microbial growth in your gut, which promotes efficient absorption.
Also, because Cremini has more fiber, you can expect to feel satisfied. It will also give your body a boost that helps clean out cholesterol and manages blood sugar levels. Eating mushrooms is a good method to promote your body to use other nutrients more adequately and balancing out meals.
What about the other vegetables?
This colorful dish is full of healthy vegetables, which include sweet peppers, red onions, tomatoes, basil, and garlic. These ingredients are all high in vitamins and minerals. These include potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin A
Like the mushrooms in this dish, the onions and garlic also promote healthy digestion and act as prebiotics.
If you want another easy gnocchi dish, this versatile recipe will take minutes to make, and goes well with any of these ingredients.
Enjoy this easy dinner or meal any time you want to be satisfied and feel like you are a master chef in the kitchen!
Discover another delicious mushroom recipe here: Try This Black Trumpet Souffle For A Hearty Meal [Recipe]
Gnocchi with Mushrooms
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 cup (64 g) diced red onion
salt to taste
6 cremini mushrooms, diced
4 small mixed sweet pepper, julienned
1/2 cup (64 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
4 leaves fresh basil, diced
1/2 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
1 package 16 oz (400 g) potato gnocchi
1 cup (128 g) additional butter or margarine
Directions
- To start, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and saute garlic for 2 min. Season with salt and add in the onions.
- Allow the onions to cook for 6 min or until tender.
- Stir in the basil, mushrooms, tomatoes, and peppers. Cook for another 5 min.
- Add the butter, allow to melt before adding the vinegar.
- Allow the mixture to boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 22 min.
- Add the gnocchi and toss everything.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- If you prefer homemade gnocchi, you can try this recipe: Versatile Gnocchi
