Description
This recipe features golden roasted gnocchi skewered with tangy sundried tomatoes, briny green olives, and fresh basil leaves, creating a delightful bite-sized appetizer perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- 500g pack of fresh gnocchi
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Skewer Toppings
- 40 pitted green olives
- 40 sundried tomatoes
- 40 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/gas mark 7 to prepare for roasting the gnocchi to a crispy golden texture.
- Roast the gnocchi: Place the fresh gnocchi in a roasting tin and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning and crispy edges.
- Assemble the stacks: Once the gnocchi are golden and warm, thread each piece onto cocktail sticks alternately with pitted green olives, sundried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves to create savory stacks.
- Serve warm: Enjoy these flavorful gnocchi stacks immediately while they are still warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle the gnocchi with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper before roasting.
- Use fresh basil leaves to enhance the aroma and freshness of the stacks.
- These stacks are ideal as party appetizers or finger food.
- If preferred, swap green olives for black olives for a slightly different taste.
- Keep an eye on the gnocchi while roasting to avoid burning, stirring halfway through ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: gnocchi, roasted gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, green olives, basil, appetizer, Italian, finger food, party snacks
