Can you believe it’s already the first Thursday of 2017?! Craziness! I guess we are much less lazy this year because our Christmas lights and tree are already down and the only remenance of Christmas is the huge pile of toys and clothes that Eli got. I’m embarrassed to admit that in the past I have left the Christmas tree up almost until Valentine’s Day. But, this year, our tree was crispy and dry a week after we put it up and I did not want it going up into flames!
So, our Christmas tree is down and I’m back to healthy dinners and only one helping of dessert 🙂 If you are new around here, the first Thursday of each month means that it’s 30-Minute Thursday! This is when I get together with some other awesome bloggers and we each provide you with a dinner recipe that only takes 30 minutes to cook. Scroll to the bottom of the post to check what everyone else made!
I’ve been obsessed with using gnocchi ever since I made this Gnocchi Enchilada Skillet. It’s not only delicious, but it cooks up really quickly and you can add all kinds of flavors to it. While technically gnocchi is an Italian food, apparently I can’t help but put Mexican flavors with it. I think I might have a problem, but hopefully you don’t mind! The gnocchi makes this vegetarian fajita skillet really filling and gives it some nice texture. I also added some avocado salsa on top to really make this 30-minute dinner one of the best!
Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large package gnocchi (I used 2 (12 oz) packages gluten free gnocchi)
- 1 large red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado salsa:
- 2 large avocados
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat the bottom with olive oil. Add the gnocchi and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the gnocchi from the pan, add about 2 teaspoons olive oil, peppers, onions and a pinch of salt. Cook the fajita mixture until peppers are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi back into the pan along with the black beans, salt, pepper and all the spices. Stir until everything is combined and heated through.
- Make the avocado salsa while the gnocchi is cooking. Dice the avocados and add them to a large bowl along with all of the other ingredients. Mix until combined and store in the refrigerator until needed.
- Serve dish immediately and top with a big spoonful of avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Entree, Gluten Free, Vegan
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We’re taking down our tree and Christmas decorations this weekend, and although I’m always sad to do so, I’m ready to move on with eating healthier! This gnocchi looks SO good, Izzy! I’ve never thought to make a fajita version before. This is so creative!
Thanks Gayle!
Oh I love this! I almost always pair gnocchi with Italian flavorings, but love the twist here with the fajita ingredients. I can’t wait to try this out! Happy New Year, Izzy!
I keep telling myself I need to do an Italian Gnocchi dish but then my mind always goes to Mexican flavors haha!
Nothing better than starting the year off fresh, with decorations stowed and holiday celebrations cleaned up! Fajitas and gnocchi!? What a delicious idea Izzy! And so fast! Thank you for sharing this mouthwatering, quick dinner!
I agree, a fresh start is always the best! Thanks Traci!
I love this Mexican Italian fusion thing you’ve got going on! I feel like I don’t eat enough gnocchi. Lol. I LOVE it! This looks so good Izzy!
Thanks Ashley!! I love it because it’s so quick and easy to make and you can basically just throw it into anything!
This looks absolutely amazing! YUM!
Thanks Annie!!
We’ve taken down everything but our tree (it’s fake so it doesn’t matter!). I just like looking at the pretty lights! haha 🙂 ANYWAY this gnocchi! Oh my goodness it sounds good! Happy 2017!
I miss looking at all the pretty lights! Thanks, Ashley!
My Christmas tree will finally be coming down today…I’m so over it! And one helping dessert is a vast improvement for me these days too. lol Combining fajita flavors with gnocchi is a great idea and I’m so loving that avocado salsa!
Thanks Marci! Haha, I do miss all those desserts but definitely feel better!
What timing! I have all the ingredients and was making GF tortillas tonight….what an awesome burrito this combo will make!
Nice! I hope you enjoyed it!
We just loved this recipe! I couldn’t find gluten free gnocchi, so made a side batch for my daughter using gluten free pasta. Great flavor, fresh unique dinner.
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I’m so glad you and your daughter enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🙂
Where did you find gluten free gnocchi? Looks delish!
I got mine at Sprouts but I think I’ve seen it at the regular grocery store too. It’s the Delallo Brand 🙂
I am new to trying vegetarian meals, but have been concerned about meal preparation becoming complicated and time-consuming. I made this tonight and was impressed how fast and easy it was to make! We really enjoyed it. I plan to try some more of the meals from your kid-friendly article this week. Thank you!
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I’m so glad you liked it and that it was easy to make! I hope you find some other ones your family will enjoy too 🙂
This looks good! What gluten free gnocchi do you use that is also vegan (no eggs)?
Thanks! Delallo has a gluten free gnocchi that I’m almost positive is vegan too 🙂
Does the gnocchi need to be boiled before it’s browned?
Thanks!
nope!
Supper good Izzy! This recipe is now in my repeat recipe box! I saved time and bought and advocado salsa mix pre-made at our market. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Awesome! I’m so glad you like it! 🙂
Hi Izzy!
I will look for gluten free gnocchi at the store, but if I can’t find any is there a good substitute? Looks delish!
Thanks!
Thanks! You could use gluten free pasta or roasted potatoes 🙂
Hey Robyn, I know you commented a few months ago, but if you can’t find GF gnocchi, you can always make it! Glutino is my go-to flour. Gnocchi is super easy to make–just a little time-consuming. Make a huge batch on a free day and freeze your leftovers for future meals. It will be a lot cheaper that way too. Buying premade gluten-free is expensive
Three thumbs up from my house!👍👍👍 This is going to be on my must-have-again list! So tasty!!!! Thank you! And now that I’ve found your site, it is bookmarked! We are vegan. Nice variety!!
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That’s so nice to hear! Thank you!!
Quick and easy, love it!
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