Saucy Gnocchi Bowl with Crispy Kale—30g Protein Comfort
Soph’s Plant Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)
Hearty tomato-basil gnocchi tossed with lentils, nooch, and topped with crispy kale and cashew parm. A cozy vegan bowl with around 30g protein per serving—comfort food that fuels.
Why You’ll Love This Gnocchi Bowl
This cozy vegan bowl delivers all the comfort of pasta night—without the heaviness. Think: pillowy gnocchi tossed in a hearty garlic–tomato–basil sauce, boosted with protein-rich lentils and nooch, and finished with crispy kale chips and a generous sprinkle of homemade cashew parmesan.
It's nourishing, satisfying, and comes in at around 30g of plant-based protein per serving. Dinner win.
🍅 What’s In It
- Tomato basil sauce – simmered with garlic and fresh herbs
- Durum wheat gnocchi – quick-cooking, satisfying, and perfect for soaking up flavour
- Puy lentils – added to boost protein and texture
- Crispy kale – roasted until crunchy for contrast
- Cashew parmesan – a savoury topping you’ll want on everything
🔪 How to Make It
1. Roast the Kale
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Massage kale with olive oil and sea salt.
Spread on a tray and roast for 10 minutes until crispy.
2. Make the Sauce & Gnocchi
Boil a pot of salted water.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil and gently sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes.
Add tinned tomatoes, torn basil, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook gnocchi until they float to the surface, then drain.
Add gnocchi, cooked lentils, and nutritional yeast to the sauce. Toss to coat.
3. Make Cashew Parmesan
In a blender, blitz cashew nuts, nooch, garlic powder, and salt until fine and crumbly.
Store leftovers in a jar for other meals.
🧀 Serving Suggestion
Spoon the saucy gnocchi into bowls, top with crispy kale, a generous spoon of cashew parmesan, and a crack of black pepper. Eat immediately while hot and gooey.
💪 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 65g
- Fat: 18g
- Fibre: 10g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
💡 Tips
- Want to keep it gluten-free? Swap gnocchi with chickpea pasta or GF gnocchi.
- Cashew parm keeps for weeks—make a batch and sprinkle it over salads, pasta, or soup.
- For extra protein, toss in hemp seeds or sautéed tofu cubes.
💬 Reader Comments
“So rich and satisfying! Loved the crispy kale on top—it added the perfect crunch.”
— EllaG ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Used chickpea pasta instead of gnocchi and it still came out amazing. Great flavour combo!”
— PlantPowerTom ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was pure comfort food. The cashew parm is a game changer.”
— SarahW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Saucy Gnocchi Bowl with Crispy Kale—30g Protein Comfort
Soph’s Plant Kitchen (adapted by JojoM)Hearty tomato-basil gnocchi tossed with lentils, nooch, and topped with crispy kale and cashew parm. A cozy vegan bowl with around 30g protein per serving—comfort food that fuels.
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Ingredients
Main Dish
Cashew Parmesan
Instructions
Crispy Kale
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C.
- 2
Toss kale with olive oil and sea salt, massage well.
- 3
Spread on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes until crisp.
Sauce and Gnocchi
- 1
Boil a saucepan of salted water for the gnocchi.
- 2
In another pan, heat olive oil over low heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Add tinned tomatoes, basil, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes and adjust seasoning.
- 4
Cook gnocchi until they float, then transfer to the sauce with the lentils and nutritional yeast. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Serve immediately topped with crispy kale, cashew parmesan, and black pepper.
Cashew Parmesan
- 1
Blend cashew nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder until fine and crumbly. Store in a jar.
Comments & Reviews
SarahW
11/11/2025
This was pure comfort food. The cashew parm is a game changer.
PlantPowerTom
11/11/2025
Used chickpea pasta instead of gnocchi and it still came out amazing. Great flavour combo!
EllaG
11/11/2025
So rich and satisfying! Loved the crispy kale on top—it added the perfect crunch.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
