Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

creamy flavorful gnocchi

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 18m
Total Time: 18m
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

436
Calories
18g
Fat
42g
Carbohydrates
12g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
713mg
Sodium
Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

Recipe Description

This Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale is delicious, healthy and simple to make. It ticks a lot of recipe boxes for me & I know you’ll love it too! When making this recipe, thorough preparation is key as everything happens quite fast once you start cooking. Be sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready and within easy reach.

To make this dish, start by sautéing garlic, kale and black pepper. Heat a large pan of water to cook the gnocchi. Before cooking, separate the gnocchi pieces as they can clump together in the packaging. As the gnocchi cooks, blend the cashews with water and salt to make a creamy sauce. Add the gnocchi and cashew sauce to the kale and stir well. Serve immediately.

To make my Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil

    5 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    To prepare for cooking the gnocchi, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic

    3 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and sauté over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add kale

    5 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Add the kale and ground black pepper to taste. Add chili flakes now if using. Sauté for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 4

    Blend cashews

    3 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & KaleStep 4 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    As the kale is cooking, place the cashews in a food processor or blender with water and salt. Blend until completely smooth.

  5. 5

    Combine gnocchi with kale

    1 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Once the gnocchi start to float, use a slotted spoon to remove them (retain the water in the pot). Add the gnocchi into the pan with the kale and garlic.

  6. 6

    Season to taste

    1 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & KaleStep 6 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Pour the cashew sauce into the pan. Stir well to combine everything. Add a little gnocchi water to thin the sauce if required. Taste and add more seasoning to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale

    Serve immediately with a fresh grind of black pepper.

This Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale dish is packed full of the flavors of garlic and kale. It gets its creaminess from blended cashews and water. Don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your next vegan social post!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Ursula
June 23, 2025
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This gnocchi recipe is a total game changer! Made it for a cozy night in, and my hubby couldn’t get enough! So creamy and delish. Thanks a ton!

Fiona
January 21, 2025
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Absolutely loved it!

Sarah
June 20, 2024
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I made this Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale for my husband and it was a hit! The flavors are so rich & creamy. Plus, it’s quick to whip up after work. I’m totally making this again!

Vicky Turner
December 31, 2023
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Epic!

Béatrice
October 16, 2023
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Super tasty dish! I made this gnocchi for my husband and he loved it! So creamy and healthy—my new favorite!

Kevin Smith
October 10, 2023
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OMG! This gnocchi is a family hit! So easy and yummy!

Yvonne Smith
April 20, 2022
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I recently tried the Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale, and it turned out superb! The simplicity of the recipe made it easy to prepare after a long day. My family loved it, and I felt proud to make something healthy yet delicious. This dish is definitely a keeper in our household. Thank you for sharing!

Emily Johnson
July 8, 2021
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So easy, kids loved!

Daisy
August 30, 2020
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Yummy! This gnocchi was a hit at our last dinner. I never thought it would be so easy to make vegan comfort food. We had it with friends, smiles all around!

Verónica
July 11, 2020
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Este gnocchi es espectacular. Lo hice para la cena familiar y todos amaron!

Alice Johnson
October 23, 2019
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This Gnocchi recipe is simply fantastic! I made it for my family's dinner, and everyone loved it! So proud to serve it!

Athina
October 18, 2019
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I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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