About the Recipe
Embrace a meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying without breaking your Ekadashi fast. Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi offers a light, low-carb twist on traditional gnocchi, with a tender, pillowy texture and subtle flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables. When sautéed or roasted with a medley of colorful, seasonal veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and spinach, it transforms into a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s easy to prepare and gentle on digestion.
This meal is perfect for Ekadashi because it avoids grains, legumes, and heavy spices while still delivering a comforting, hearty experience. The combination of cauliflower gnocchi and nutrient-packed vegetables keeps your plate balanced, satisfying both your taste buds and your body. A sprinkle of herbs or a light drizzle of ghee can elevate the flavors without compromising fasting guidelines, making this dish a simple yet indulgent way to honor your fast while enjoying a delicious, colorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi
- 1 cup mixed roughly chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup Zucchini
- 1/2 cup paneer cubes
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp red crushed pepper
- 2 tsp kukdo sauce
- 1/2 bottle of Rao’s sensitive marinara sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp of coconut sugar
- Shredded pepper jack cheese to taste
Preparation
In a large pan, on medium to low heat add in the vegetables, paneer, and sautee till desired crunch level by adding in oil, italian seasoning, and red crushed pepper
Add in the Gnocchi, spinach, kukdo sauce(sambhal) and Rao's marinara sauce then give it a good toss. Add in salt, sugar, black pepper to taste. Give it another good toss then top it off with shredded cheese
Say a little prayer and enjoy while its hot