Vegan Gnocchi Vegetable Bake with White Beans
This easy vegan gnocchi bake is the perfect weeknight dinner: quick to prepare, packed with veggies and really satisfying. The combination of soft gnocchi, tangy tomato sauce, white beans and creamy tahini sauce makes this recipe a true comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 400 g (0.9 lb) gnocchi or gnocchetti, from the refrigerated section
- 1 small red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz.) chopped tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz.) white beans, drained
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked, or a mix)
- 1 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary (or ½ tsp thyme)
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 g) light tahini (or cashew butter)
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
- Black pepper
- Optional: fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 185 °C (365 °F) fan.
- Prep the vegetables: Finely dice the onion. Cut the bell pepper and zucchini into small chunks.
- Add to baking dish: Place the gnocchi, vegetables and remaining ingredients into a large baking dish. Mix well.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Make the tahini sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk into a creamy sauce. Season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle the finished gnocchi bake with the tahini sauce and garnish with finely chopped basil leaves, if you like.