Your usual gnocchi dinner just got an upgrade! This Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi dish is filling, nutritious and so easy. This gnocchi dish makes the perfect lunch, dinner, or party entree and is totally dairy-free and vegan! Try One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Orzo, Lasagna Soup, One Pot Pasta, Vegan Tuna Pasta Salad, or Creamy Ranch Vegan Pasta Salad next.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Flavorful Gnocchi: Say goodbye to boring potato gnocchi and turn it into a flavor-packed Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Easy: As a busy toddler mom, I’m all about easy dishes that have maximum flavor and nutrition but require minimal effort. After cooking the veggies, all you have to do is toss everything together and enjoy!
- Fiber-Filled: This Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi is packed with nutrients and fiber from a variety of veggies and lentils. One serving contains 26 grams of fiber!
- Gluten Free Optional: You can easily make Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi gluten-free by using gluten-free potato gnocchi. You could also substitute a different pasta.
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Notes on Ingredients
- Gnocchi: You can use any kind of gnocchi here like potato gnocchi or gluten-free gnocchi. You could also use any kind of pasta noodles. Gnocchi lover? Make One Pan Lemon Gnocchi next!
- Zucchini: I don’t peel my zucchini but feel free to if that’s your preference.
- Sundried Tomatoes: Use sundried tomatoes packed in oil for maximum flavor! They’re delicious. Lightly strain before adding to the gnocchi.
- Lentils: This recipe uses canned brown lentils but feel free to use any kind of lentil (red would be delicious!) and cook your own if you prefer.
- Hummus: Hummus adds the perfect creamy & tangy flavor to the dressing. You can use store-bought or make your own with my Best Vegan Hummus Ever. Use leftover hummus to make my Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Creamy Hummus Dressing!
- Olive Oil: If possible, use extra virgin olive oil here for the most flavor in this dish.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
How do you make Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi?
- In a pan, saute minced garlic, zucchini, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- While veggies cook, pan fry gnocchi in a pan until golden brown (I use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi).
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble everything in a bowl including cooked gnocchi, lentils, sautéed veggies, feta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and the dressing.
- Gently toss and combine. Enjoy!
- Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Step 1: First, in a small pan, sauté zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, and red onion. Set the veggies aside.
- Step 2: Next, in the same small pan, pan fry the gnocchi.
- Step 3: Then, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Step 5: Top the salad with dressing and toss well until evenly combined.
- Step 6: Serve and enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Store the Mediterranean Gnocchi in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, put in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 1-2 minutes. For reheating on the stove, use a pan on medium to high heat and heat for 2-3 minutes. My Vegan Greek Pasta Salad makes for a great leftover friendly meal as well!
You can substitute the gnocchi in Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi for pasta noodles or even rice, just know that the cook times may vary if using something else. If you love orzo, then you should try my Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad or Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake.
You can! Vegan mozzarella or vegan parmesan would be good, but vegan feta is the best for Mediterranean-inspired flavor. I use dairy-free as I’m vegan but feel free to use whatever cheese you prefer.
For an appetizer, serve my Best Vegan Hummus Ever and pita/crudité. A light salad like my Longevity Salad would pair nicely on the side! For dessert, I’d suggest Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies to end the meal on a sweet note!
“This dish tastes amazing. Being vegan can sometimes complicate having people over for dinner, but the Mediterranean Gnocchi is one that I will make for my omnivore friends. It has unique flavor and is full of healthy goodness. Thanks for your delicious creation!”
– Danielle
Extra Helpful Tips
- To know when the gnocchi is done, make sure to check that a fork can go all the way through and it is soft and tender.
- Use any kind of gnocchi or pasta you prefer, but cook times may vary.
- If you are cooking the lentils, do this ahead of time to save time.
- Make a double batch of the dressing to use on salads and meals throughout the week.
- Make my Easy All Your Greens Pasta or Creamy Vegan Hummus Pasta next!
If you tried this Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 5-star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!
Vegan Mediterranean Gnocchi (easy & healthy dinner!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can brown lentils 14 oz, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta vegan
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon fresh
- 2 tablespoon hummus
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, saute minced garlic, zucchini, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- While veggies cook, pan fry gnocchi in a pan until golden brown (I use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi).
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble everything in a bowl including cooked gnocchi, lentils, sautéed veggies, feta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and the dressing.
- Gently toss and combine. Enjoy!
- Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Jeannette Mazas says
Do you saute the cherry cherry tomatoes
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
I did not
Danielle says
This dish tastes amazing. Being vegan can sometimes complicate having people over for dinner, but the Mediterranean Gnocchi is one that I will make for my omnivore friends. It is has unique flavor and is full of healthy goodness. Thanks for your delicious creation!
Brooks says
Is this supposed to be served cold?
Jordan Stacy says
Hi Brooks! Jordan from the HealthyGirl team here. It is served warm. But you can eat it leftover cold if you prefer!
Jordan Stacy says
This gnocchi dish is delicious, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes! Make this for your family this week!
Priya says
Are ur macros using the cauliflower gnocchi or regular potato gnocchi?
Jordan Stacy says
Hi Priya! Jordan from the HealthyGirl team here. The nutrition is calculated using basic potato gnocchi. If you need more specific macros, we recommend plugging the recipe (and ingredients you used) into My Fitness Pal or Cronometer.