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BUSH'S® Gnocchi with White Beans and Pesto


"'This is very good and yummy.' -- Ashley, 9 years old from New Jersey "
Submitted by: Bush's Beans
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Rating: 4 stars
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Ingredients

1 pound pre-packaged gnocchi (typically found in the pasta aisle)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, de-stemmed and quartered
1 cup diced celery
1 (15.5 ounce) can BUSH'S® Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canned fried onions
3/4 cup pre-packaged pesto
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Prepare gnocchi according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. When warm add mushrooms and cook for three minutes.
  3. Add celery, cover and cook one minute more until celery is bright green and soft.
  4. Uncover and cook until water has evaporated.
  5. Remove celery and mushrooms from pan and set aside.
  6. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; when warm add drained gnocchi and brown, leaving it alone until bottoms are crisp.
  7. Stir and continue to brown the other sides.
  8. Turn off the heat; add mushrooms, celery, cannellini beans, spinach, olives, sage, salt and onions.
  9. In a separate bowl, mix pesto and chicken broth together.
  10. Top gnocchi with sauce and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Serve.
Note

Created for BUSH'S(R) Beans by Jennifer Carden, chef, author of 'The Toddler Cafe,' and mom.

For more kid-friendly vegetable recipes, visit www.VegetableWithMore.com

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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 500
Total Fat: 34.3g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Sodium: 823mg
Total Carbs: 34.1g
Dietary Fiber: 6.3g
Protein: 14.2g
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