Mustardy Spaetzle-Style Gnocchi
with Lemon Cauliflower
Spaetzle is a chewy dumpling-like noodle hailing from southwestern Germany. Inspired by the flavors of central and eastern Europe, we dress pillowy potato dumplings, aka gnocchi, with mustardy cauliflower. A squeeze of lemon brightens the dish, and crunchy fried pistachios add a bit of crunch.
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INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz fresh gnocchi
- 6 oz cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp pistachios, crushed in bag
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 oz teen spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cauliflower and cook until gnocchi float, 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve ½ cup cooking water and drain gnocchi and cauliflower. (4-servings: reserve 1 cup pasta water)
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pistachios and cook, stirring often, until brown and toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl, leaving pistachio oil in skillet. Add lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine; set aside. (4-servings: use 2 tsp olive oil)
Heat skillet with pistachio oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, gnocchi, and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and just ¼ tsp red pepper and cook until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Add mustard, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, reserved pasta water, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add spinach, and toss to combine. (4-servings: use ½ tsp red pepper) (TIP: Add more red pepper if you prefer more spice.)
Divide spaetzle-style gnocchi and lemon cauliflower between bowls and sprinkle with pistachio crumble. Guten appetit!