In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with gooey mozzarella. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

Servings: 6 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: High Calcium, Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight


Ingredients:

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil , divided
1 16-ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi (see Tip)
1 medium yellow onion , thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 cup water
6 cups chopped chard leaves (about 1 small bunch) or spinach
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
1 15-ounce can white beans , rinsed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese


Steps:

1: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

2: Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and onion to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and water. Cover and cook until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chard (or spinach) and cook, stirring, until starting to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in the gnocchi and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 325
Carbohydrates - 55
Fat - 7
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 14
Cholesterol - 8
Dietary Fiber - 6
Potassium - 360
Sodium - 616
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (50 daily value), Vitamin C (40 dv), Calcium & Iron (19 dv).

Tip: Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta in the Italian section of most supermarkets.

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