Name: Quick Colorful Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500g Gnocchi; 200g Red Bell Pepper; 200g Green Bell Pepper; 200g Yellow Bell Pepper; 300g Smoked Tofu; 200g Cherry Tomatoes; 2tbsp Soy Sauce; 1tsp Salt; 1tsp Garlic Powder; 1tsp Onion Powder; 1tsp Sweet Paprika; 3tbsp Olive Oil

These vibrant veggie skewers feature a unique twist - potato gnocchi! Combined with rainbow peppers, smoky tofu, and cherry tomatoes, these skewers are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for grilling, baking, or as a fun party appetizer, they're sure to catch everyone's eye!

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Cut all the peppers into roughly 2.5cm (1-inch) squares.
Cut the smoked tofu into similar-sized cubes.
Leave cherry tomatoes whole - they'll add a nice pop of color and juice.
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, and salt.
Add all the cut vegetables, tofu, whole cherry tomatoes, and uncooked gnocchi to the bowl.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Thread the ingredients onto skewers, alternating colors for a beautiful presentation.
Try to keep similar spacing between items for even cooking.

Cooking Instructions

Arrange the skewers on your prepared baking dish, ensuring they don't touch each other.
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
The skewers are done when the gnocchi is slightly crispy on the outside, the vegetables are tender-crisp, and the tomatoes start to burst.
Serve hot straight from the oven.
These are great on their own or with a dipping sauce like vegan ranch or marinara.
Can be served as an appetizer (2-3 skewers per person) or as a main dish (4-5 skewers per person).

Notes

Cut all ingredients roughly the same size for even cooking.
Don't overcrowd the skewers - leave a tiny bit of space between items so they cook evenly.
The gnocchi might seem like an unusual choice, but they get wonderfully crispy on the outside while staying soft inside!
If making ahead, you can prep the skewers and store them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings per container

Serving Size 1 servings (450 g)

Amount per serving

Calories 485

% Daily Value

Total Fat 18.5 g

24%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g

14%

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 850 mg

37%

Total Carbohydrate 72 g

26%

Dietary Fiber 8.5 g

34%

Protein 22 g

44%

Vitamin D 0 mcg

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.