Description
These Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers are bursting with flavor and color, featuring tender gnocchi, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty herb dressing. Ideal for a quick dinner, they are not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making them a perfect choice for homemade meal enthusiasts.
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 grates with cooking spray.
- In a large pot, boil salted water. Cook the gnocchi for 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk together.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating between gnocchi, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes until all ingredients are used.
- Roll each skewer in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture, reserving some for the dressing later.
- Grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and arrange on a serving plate.
- For the dressing, mix the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs in the baking dish. Whisk to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the skewers and top with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
These skewers can be served as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg