With balsamic veggies & fresh basil
Try this simple sheet-pan cauliflower gnocchi dish for a nutritious and low-maintenance meal! Roasted red onions provide a depth of flavor, pairing beautifully with the balsamic, fresh basil and parmesan in this dish. Be sure to grab Trader Joe’s Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi on your next grocery run — this recipe will soon be a staple.
Trader Joe’s Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi is priced at $2.99 including these minimal ingredients: cauliflower, cassava flour, potato starch, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt.
Ingredients
(2 servings)
1 package Trader Joe’s Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi
1 can rinsed & dried chickpeas
8 quartered Brussels Sprouts
1/8-1/4 red onion, sliced
1/8-1/4 cup shaved or shredded parmesan or pecorino
4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1 tbsp avocado oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Paprika, garlic powder, dried basil & sea salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Mise en place: Rinse & dry chickpeas. Quarter Brussels sprouts. Slice red onion. Chiffonade basil. Shave or shred parmesan.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi, chickpeas, Brussels sprouts and red onion. Drizzle in avocado oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with paprika, garlic powder and dried herbs. Mix well.
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place seasoned gnocchi and veggies onto the baking tray. Place in the oven for 25–30 minutes. Toss 2-3 times throughout.
Serve warm, topped with shaved or shredded parmesan, fresh basil, sea salt and more balsamic vinegar as desired. Enjoy!
Health Benefits
Avocado oil has a higher smoke point than olive oil, therefore it is best to use when cooking at higher temperatures. Avocado oil is additionally a good source of monounsaturated fats.
Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar shown to reduce spikes in glucose levels.
Brussels sprouts contain glucosinolates, a phytochemical with sulfur shown to protect against cancer. They are also a source of carotenoids, vitamin C and K, folate and fiber.
Fresh basil contains a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are not present in dried basil.
Garbanzo beans are a source of fiber, protein, iron, folate and phosphorus. The fiber in garbanzo beans contain digestive promoting properties. The soluble fiber in garbanzo beans breaks down into butyrate, a bacteria that positively impacts the gut microbiome.
High quality parmesan is a great source of calcium and protein.
Red onion contains quercetin, an antioxidant which is anti-inflammatory and immune boosting. Red onion also contains manganese, biotin, copper and vitamins C and B6.
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