Description
These Rainbow Grilled Gnocchi Skewers offer an enticing mix of vegetables and gnocchi, featuring fresh herbs and goat cheese. Ideal for a quick, healthy dinner or a flavorful appetizer, these skewers are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests!
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°F and spray grill grates with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Build the skewers by alternating gnocchi, peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes until all ingredients are used.
- Roll the skewers in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture; reserve some for dressing later.
- Place skewers on the grill for 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. Once done, remove and set aside on a serving plate.
- Prepare the dressing by adding remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs to the baking dish with leftover mixture. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the grilled skewers and garnish with goat cheese crumbles.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the skewers marinate in the olive oil and lemon juice mixture for a few minutes before grilling.
Feel free to customize vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
These skewers can also be served at room temperature, making them great for picnics or outdoor gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg