Skillet Gnocchi Primavera with Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound gnocchi
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• Lemon Cream Sauce:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and basil.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. While the vegetables are simmering, prepare the lemon cream sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the gnocchi to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook according to package directions until tender.
7. Stir in the lemon cream sauce. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Per Serving (1 cup): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 10 grams - Protein: 15 grams - Carbohydrates: 50 grams - Fiber: 5 grams - Sugar: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Packed with vegetables
• Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal

User Comments:

• "This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors."
• "I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi, but this dish changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy."
• "The lemon cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. It really brings the dish together."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have gnocchi, you can use any type of pasta you like.
• If you don't have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables.
• To make the dish vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese from the lemon cream sauce.