The other gnocchi – Polenta gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and peas Recipe
Ingredients
- For the gnocchi
- 1.5 cups cooked polenta (flavored with parmesan and rosemary)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups flour (can be regular or gluten free)
- For the sauce
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small box of cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
- 5 mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tbs peas
- salt and pepper
- parmesan
- chives
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 687g | |
| Calories 1704 | |
| Calories from Fat 392 | 23% |
| Total Fat 44.57g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 10.45g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium 1241mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 274.97g | 73% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 53% |
| Sugars 10.87g | 7% |
| Protein 48.01g | 77% |
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