Skillet Gnocchi With Chard And Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 cups chopped chard leaves (about 1 small bunch) or 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans (i used cannelini or kidney beans)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until gnocchi are plumped and starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. transfer to a bowl.
• 3 add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and onion to the pan and cook, stirring over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
• 4 stir in garlic and water. cover and cook until the onion is soft, 2 to 4 minutes.
• 5 add chard (or spinach) and cook, stirring until the leaves start to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.
• 6 stir in tomatoes, beans, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. add optional seasoning if using.
• 7 stir in the gnocchi and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
• 8 cover and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
• 9 serve with a green side salad.