Vegan Zucchini Caviar Gnocchi with Vegetable Sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Vegan gnocchi made from zucchini caviar with vegetable sauce is a true find for plant-based cuisine lovers. Their delicate texture, rich vegetable flavor, and aroma of fresh herbs make the dish light yet filling. The Italian roots of gnocchi intertwine here with an original approach where traditional potato dough is replaced by zucchini caviar, creating a unique taste. The sauce made from tomatoes, basil, and oregano adds richness and harmony to the dish, revealing its complexity. Gnocchi are perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to light vegetable salads. They can be prepared for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings, surprising guests with an unusual combination and vibrant flavor. Serve them with a glass of white wine to highlight the sophistication of this European masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 574
• Proteins: 13.7g
• Fats: 20.8g
• Carbohydrates: 80.8g

Ingredients

• Durum wheat flour: 3 glass
• Zucchini caviar: 450 g
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Basil: 0.5 bunch
• Onion: 1 pc
• Oregano: 0.5 bunch
• Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour oil into a medium pot and sauté chopped onion, basil, and oregano for 4-5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Basil: 0.5 bunch
   • Oregano: 0.5 bunch
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

2. At this time, cut the zucchini (into small pieces, rings, or half-rings).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces

3. Add zucchini and tomatoes to the pot, stir. Cover with a lid and simmer until the zucchini is soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g

4. Pour water into a large pot, add salt, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

5. Place the zucchini caviar in a bowl, gradually add 2 cups of flour, mixing until smooth each time. Add salt and mix again. Depending on the consistency of the caviar, you may need to add more flour, for example, half a cup (the dough should be firm, not liquid, suitable for rolling into sausages).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini caviar: 450 g
   • Durum wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Salt:  to taste

6. On a floured table, roll the prepared dough into sausages about 2 cm in diameter. Then cut them into pieces of about 2 cm (gnocchi) with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Durum wheat flour: 3 glasss

7. Drop part of the gnocchi into boiling water. If they stick slightly to the bottom, don't worry — after 2 minutes, when they 'firm up', you can stir them with a plastic or wooden spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Durum wheat flour: 3 glasss

8. After 5 minutes, remove the first batch and add the next one. Continue this until the gnocchi are finished (depending on the size of the pot).

   Required ingredients:

   • Durum wheat flour: 3 glasss

9. Place the gnocchi on plates and top with zucchini sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
   • Zucchini: 2 pieces