Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 large yellow onion, fine diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 celery ribs, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons GF flour (or thickener of choice)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth *
  • 1 cup water (or broth)
  • 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 Tablespoon tamari *
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 – [ 1b. package ] frozen Classic Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn) *
  • 1- [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *
  • 1 – [ 12 oz. to 16 oz. package ] gnocchi *
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary leaves *
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ground sage
  • 1 ¼ to 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/- to) *
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric *
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch nutmeg – optional *
  • Pinch poultry seasoning – optional *
  • Fresh chopped parsley

Instruction

  • Place a pot of water on to boil for the gnocchi.
  • Place the Herb/Spice Ingredients (except the bay leaves) into a small bowl, whisk to mix. Set aside.
  • In a large ceramic/enamel-lined Dutch oven or similar large and deep nonstick skillet, add the diced onion and celery; sauté over medium heat until they are soft, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. (see notes on celery) Add a tablespoon or so of water if the onions and celery start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then sprinkle the flour over the sautéed veggies and cook for about one minute. Then sprinkle the Herb/Spice Ingredients over the mixture, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to release their fragrance.
  • Next add water, veggie broth, plant milk, tamari, nutritional yeast, and bay leaf, stir well to incorporate. Increase the heat to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer and stir constantly to thicken, then simmer for 5 minutes. Taste test the gravy, adjust spices as needed.
  • In the meantime, boil the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain, set aside until ready to add to the skillet.
  • Add the frozen veggies, chickpeas, and cooked gnocchi, simmer until well heated through, about 3 to 6 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Serve with freshly chopped parsley.