Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas
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This Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Everything is made on one baking sheet and is ready in 30 minutes!
I feel like I didn’t understand what a “quick” meal was until I became a mom. Now, 30 minutes is the absolute max amount of time I have to cook when my husband isn’t home. So recipes like this Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas are the backbone of our family’s meals these days. Ready in less than 30 minutes, packed with veggies & plant protein…and most importantly, delicious!
here’s what you need
ingredients
- gnocchi
- oil
- grape tomatoes
- shallot
- chickpeas
- Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper
- fresh basil
- garlic
- vegan parmesan
equipment
You just need a mixing bowl (which you could technically skip) and a sheet pan!
steps
step 1: mix
The great thing about this recipe is there is such little prep! All you need to do is cut up a shallot and then you’re ready to go.
Add the uncooked gnocchi, oil, tomatoes, shallots, chickpeas & dry seasonings to a mixing bowl and toss until combined. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Toss and place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the veggies and gnocchi are tender with a slight char to the outside.
step 2: sauce it up
While the oil and tomato juices make a nice light sauce for the gnocchi, I also wanted something a bit more bright.
So, I opted to make somewhat of a pesto – there’s no nuts in it so it is more of a garlic/basil oil.
Chop some basil & garlic, add some oil, salt & pepper and that’s it. Simple with tons of flavor!
step 3: serve
Pull the sheet pan out of the oven and drizzle on the basil sauce. I also like to add some more fresh basil, and a little bit of vegan parmesan, because, why not?!
Spoon the gnocchi onto plates and dig in.
This sheet pan dinner is such a game changer for the weeknights when you want something delicious and quick!
tips & tricks
The gnocchi is meant to be added to the baking sheet uncooked. After baking in the oil/tomato juices it should be tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
You could skip the basil sauce and just use store-bought pesto!
Switch up or add more veggies – this would be great with broccoli, cauliflower or even spinach!
need more recipe inspo? check these out:
Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons oil separated, I used avocado oil
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1 shallot sliced
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- vegan parmesan optional
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the gnocchi (uncooked), 2 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, shallots, chickpeas & dry seasonings to a mixing bowl and toss until combined. Transfer to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Toss and place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the veggies and gnocchi are tender with a slight char to the outside.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining oil, basil, garlic & a pinch of salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix until combined & set aside.
- Pull the baking sheet out of the oven, drizzle on the basil sauce, top with parmesan, spoon onto plates and enjoy!
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Notes
- The gnocchi is meant to be added to the baking sheet uncooked. After baking in the oil/tomato juices it should be tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- You could skip the basil sauce and just use store-bought pesto!
- Switch up or add more veggies – this would be great with broccoli, cauliflower or even spinach!
Delicious & easy! No shallots for me, but everything else. I’ll be saving this one. Thanks!
Thanks so much Brenda!!
Assume you are using the “fresh” refrigerated gnocchi and not the boxed kind? thanks
You can really use either! Even shelf-stable gnocchi gets cooks using this method.