🥔 Creamy Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi 🍄💚

When comfort food calls, nothing satisfies quite like a big bowl of creamy gnocchi — and this version is 100% vegan, bursting with flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes! ⏱️💥

This one-pan wonder features pillowy soft gnocchi swimming in a velvety garlic cream sauce, dotted with earthy mushrooms 🍄 and vibrant spinach 🥬. It’s rich, savory, and the kind of meal that wraps you in a hug with every bite. 🥄💛

🛒 Ingredients

• 🥔 500g (about 1 lb) store-bought or homemade vegan gnocchi

• 🍄 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini, baby bella, or your favorite)

• 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 🥬 2 big handfuls of fresh spinach

• 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste

• 🌶️ Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

• 🧈 1 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil

🌿 For the Creamy Sauce:

• 🥥 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk (or unsweetened plant-based cream)

• 🥣 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 🌽 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

• 🍋 1 tsp lemon juice (for brightness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook the gnocchi until they float (about 2–3 minutes), then drain and set aside. 🥄

2. Sauté the mushrooms & aromatics: In a large non-stick skillet, heat vegan butter or oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender. 🍄🧄

3. Add spinach: Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. 🥬

4. Make the sauce: Pour in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. 🌱💫

5. Combine & season: Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste. 🌶️🧂

6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of extra pepper or nutritional yeast on top. Enjoy immediately! 😋🍽️

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Gnocchi

• 🕒 Ready in 25 minutes

• 🌱 Fully vegan and dairy-free

• 🥥 Rich & creamy without heavy cream

• 🍄 Packed with umami flavor

• 🍽️ One-pan meal = easy cleanup!

🔁 Variations & Tips

• 💛 Make it cheesy: Stir in vegan cheese or a dollop of cashew cream.

• 🌽 Add-ins: Peas, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers work beautifully here.

• 🍝 No gnocchi? Try with pasta, rice, or even over toast!

🧮 Nutrition (approx. per serving)

• Calories: 390 kcal 🔥

• Fat: 18g 🥥

• Carbs: 48g 🍝

• Protein: 7g 🌿

• Fiber: 4g 🥦

(Nutrition may vary based on gnocchi brand and coconut milk used.)

This creamy vegan mushroom and spinach gnocchi is a hug in a bowl 🤗 — comforting, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or an indulgent weekend meal, it’s guaranteed to hit the spot! 💫🍽️