Gnocchi with Swiss Chard & White Beans

This is an adaptation of a recipe that was feature in Eating Well earlier in the year.

It’s a simple one dish meal that is packed with flavor. It is amazing how well the flavors and textures complement one another.

You will find shelf-stable gnocchi usually with the pastas or Italian specialty items in your local grocer.

The recipe is highly flexible. Feel free to swap out or supplement the Swiss chard with arugula and/or spinach.

Also, if you want a bit more Italian flavor add a little additional Italian herb mix or fresh herbs.


Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable gnocchi
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic or small shallots, minced
• 1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cups Swiss chard leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese
• 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
   
   
2. Add gnocchi and cook - stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown (about 6 to 8 mins)
   
   
3. Remove gnocchi from skillet and set aside
   
   
4. Add the remaining 1 tsp oil and onion to skillet
   
   
5. Cook onions over medium heat for about 2 minutes
   
   
6. Add in garlic/shallot and water
   
   
7. Cover and cook until the onion is soft (about 5 to 7 mins)
   
   
8. Add the Swiss chard and cook, stirring, until starting to wilt (about 1 to 2 mins)
   
   
9. Add in the beans, tomatoes and pepper
   
   
10. Bring contents to a simmer
    
    
11. Add in the gnocchi and sprinkle with cheeses
    
    
12. Cover and cook until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is bubbling (about 3 to 5 mins)