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Gnocchi with Peas, Beans and Mint

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 5 min.
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Calories:
619
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This gnocchi is rich in protein from the beans while the peas add valuable vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and zinc, which support immune system health.

If you're not vegetarian, throw some bacon into this gnocchi for even more flavor and protein.

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie619 cal.(29 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates90 g(60 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10.6 g(35 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.6 μg(3 %)
Vitamin E1.1 mg(9 %)
Vitamin K26.2 μg(44 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin11 mg(92 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate183 μg(61 %)
Pantothenic acid2.3 mg(38 %)
Biotin13.1 μg(29 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C63 mg(66 %)
Potassium1,858 mg(46 %)
Calcium235 mg(24 %)
Magnesium156 mg(52 %)
Iron7 mg(47 %)
Iodine24 μg(12 %)
Zinc3.9 mg(49 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.8 g
Uric acid190 mg
Cholesterol88 mg
Complete sugar4 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
36 ozs starchy potatoes
salt
1 egg
7 ozs Pastry flour
Nutmeg
Pastry flour (for kneading)
7 ozs Peas
7 ozs Fava bean
3 Tbsps butter
½ organic lemon (zested and juiced)
freshly ground peppers
1 handful mint
1 ½ ozs grated Parmesan
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Preparation steps

1.

Rinse potatoes and boil in salted water for about 30 minutes, until done. Drain, peel, evaporate and press through a ricer. Add egg and flour to potatoes. Season with salt and nutmeg. Knead into a smooth dough. Add enough flour so the dough is no longer sticky. Roll into a finger-thick log on a floured surface. Cut into 1/2 inch wide segments. Press with the tines of a fork, cover and let rest on a tea towel for about 15 minutes.

2.

Cook peas and beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse.

3.

Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove and drain.

4.

Melt butter in a pan. can expand in a pan the butter. Add gnocchi and cook until golden brown. Add beans, peas, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with mint and parmesan.

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