Culinary Corner: Harissa Roasted Gnocchi

As winter creeps up at us and the temp drops, this warm, inviting dish will definitely do the trick. This easy-to-make, hearty dish won’t take you more than 15 minutes to prepare.

 

Harissa Roasted Gnocchi

 

Ingredients:

 

1 package gnocchi, uncooked

1-pint grape tomatoes halved

Small shallot, sliced

1 can chickpeas, optional

4 T olive oil

1-3 T harissa, depending on how spicy you like it

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

 

1.         Preheat the oven to °425. 

2.         In a 9x13 pan, combine gnocchi, grape tomatoes, shallots, and chickpeas, if using.

3.         In a small bowl, combine oil, harissa, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix, and pour over gnocchi. Mix all together well, making sure gnocchi is well coated with the oil-harissa mixture.

4.         Bake for 45 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes. Broil for the last 5 minutes, for added crispiness. Enjoy!