Vegan Brown Butter Gnocchi

Gnocchi are pan fried in vegan brown butter and tossed with dried sage, toasted pine nuts, and thinly sliced caramelized garlic in this delicious 8-ingredient and 15-minute meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil*
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3 cups (1 lb) cooked gnocchi
• 1/2 tsp dried rubbed sage
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste (more if using olive oil)
• 2 tbsp basil chiffonade, for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium-low. Add the...: Heat a large skillet over medium-low. Add the vegan butter, allow to melt then continue to cook until you see some light brown solids forming, 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. If using olive oil skip this cooking step as it will not brown.
2. 2Add the pine nuts and thinly sliced garlic...: Add the pine nuts and thinly sliced garlic and cook over medium-low for 1-2 minutes until they are lightly golden. Remove with slotted spoon or spatula and set aside.
3. 3Add the cooked gnocchi and cook for 5-7...: Add the cooked gnocchi and cook for 5-7 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden browned to your desired amount.
4. 4Add back the pine nuts and garlic and...: Add back the pine nuts and garlic and let brown another minute if desired.
5. 5Turn off the heat, add the basil garnish...: Turn off the heat, add the basil garnish and enjoy while hot!