Description
Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers combine savory potato gnocchi with vibrant bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for summer gatherings, these skewers are simple to prepare and packed with flavor that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. potato gnocchi
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion, chopped into chunks
- ½ cup olive oil, separated
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, separated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 4 oz. goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400℉ and spray the grates with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk well.
- Build the skewers by alternating gnocchi, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes until all ingredients are used.
- Roll each skewer in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture, reserving some for dressing later.
- Place the skewers on the grill for 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. Once grilled, remove and set aside on a serving plate.
- For the dressing, combine the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs in the baking dish with leftover oil and lemon juice. Whisk together.
- Pour the dressing over the grilled skewers and garnish with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
Ensure the gnocchi are cooked al dente for the best texture.
Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables for variety.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg