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Zucchini “Gnocchi” with Pumpkin Sage Sauce

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Zucchini “Gnocchi” with Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Serving size: 3/4 cup

PROTEIN per serving: 4 g*

CALORIES per serving: 320

Total FAT per serving: 30 g

Total CARBS per serving: 14 g

Number of servings: 4

Time to prepare: 45 mins

*Protein amount may differ depending on the brands that are used.

Ingredients

FOR THE GNOCCHI

  • 2 medium zucchini with the skin on, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves, torn into small pieces

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1 Edward & Sons vegetarian bouillon cube or 1 tsp vegetarian bouillon powder

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/4 cup onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, diced

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE TOASTED SAGE

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • A generous pinch of salt

  • 2 fresh sage leaves

Instructions

FOR THE GNOCCHI

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Toss the diced zucchini with the olive oil, salt, and torn sage leaves.

  3. Roast for 25 minutes or until lightly tender.

  4. Remove from heat and set aside.

FOR THE SAUCE

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp water with the bouillon.

  2. Simmer until dissolved, and pour into a bowl.

  3. In the saucepan, add the olive oil and onions.

  4. Cook until the onions are tender.

  5. Add the garlic, and cook 30 more seconds.

  6. Add the pumpkin puree and dissolved bouillon.

  7. Gently stir and add salt and pepper, to taste.

FOR THE TOASTED SAGE

  1. Place a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the olive oil and salt.

  3. Once the oil is hot, add the sage leaves.

  4. Remove after 30 seconds to a minute, once the leaves are crispy.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Place some of the zucchini gnocchi in a bowl, and top with the sauce.

  2. Top with crispy sage bits.

  3. Enjoy!