Healthy Zone: WW Gnocchi, Spinach and White Beans

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and just as nutritious.

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are often less expensive and add protein.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add whole wheat gnocchi to the pan and cook for about 6 minutes until golden brown on both sides; set aside.

Add chopped white onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add 5-6 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.

Add black pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) and mix well.

Stir in the can of diced tomatoes and mix until combined.

Add rinsed cannellini beans and allow to heat through, bringing to a simmer.

Return the cooked gnocchi to the pan and mix gently with the other ingredients.

Top with 2% mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese before serving.

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