Description
Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers are a delightful blend of grilled veggies, tender gnocchi, and tangy goat cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthful meal that’s packed with flavor and vibrant colors!
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, setting aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, mix ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, whisking to combine.
- Assemble 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, keeping some for dressing later.
- Grill the skewers for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside on a serving plate.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs in the baking dish with the leftover mixture. Whisk to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the grilled skewers and finish with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
Feel free to use your favorite vegetables for the skewers to suit your taste.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
These skewers can be served hot or at room temperature as an appetizer or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg