Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French onion soup with this twist on classic gnocchi. Caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese make this baked dish a satisfying meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (or regular butter)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For the Sauce and Gnocchi:
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or dairy-free alternative
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast (for vegan version)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and vegan butter. Add onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized.
- Stir in thyme, balsamic vinegar, and vegetable broth. Simmer.
- Add cream and Dijon mustard. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add uncooked gnocchi to the skillet, coat evenly, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with cheeses. Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can use pre-made gnocchi without boiling.
- Top with crispy onions for extra flavor.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based cream and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
