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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme (Vegan and Vegetarian Option)

    Published: Sep 14, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    Happy mini- Friday fellow foodies!

    Today's recipe is one of my absolute favourites, one of those that you come back to again, and again, and again...

    As the season for comfort foods is officially open, this recipe for mushroom gnocchi with thyme and white wine will fit perfectly into the early autumn theme. 

    Mushroom Gnocchi with thyme and white wine | via @annabanana.co

    I grew up in the house where wild mushroom foraging was one of the most anticipated activities of the season. However, I was never the one to go out into the woods and actually pick the mushrooms (I'm still asking myself why on earth did I never wanted to participate!). That was a task taken on by my dad and my brothers. After a whole day out in the forests, they will come back home with huge, wicker baskets, overflowing with all sorts of beautiful, and ohhh so wonderfully smelling mushrooms.

    And it was me and mum, who would then spent hours cleaning, and preparing these beauties. Some of them would be used straight away for a mushroom soup, exploding with that earthy, umami flavour, the rest, would be hung on a pieces of string to air dry in the kitchen, spreading the most amazing fragrant in the whole house.

    Vegan gnocchi with mushrooms and thyme | via @annabanana.co

    Delicious mushroom gnocchi with fresh thyme | via @annabanana.co

    They would be used in the upcoming autumn and winter months as an addition to sauces, soups and dozens of other dishes. The main purpose was, and still is, to use them during Christmas season, as wild mushrooms (often mixed with cabbage) are one of the staple ingredients on tables all across Eastern Europe.

    Mushrooms are naturally a great source of vitamins and minerals, they are also very low in calories. Also, they are a great meat substitute, no wonder they are favourite among vegetarian and vegan diets. If you are looking for some guidance to wild mushroom picking, have a look at Wild Food UK website, which is the most detailed I've found. You can even book yourself for a private foraging course!

    Today's recipe for mushroom gnocchi doesn't really call for a use of wild mushrooms. As I've been struggling to get my hands on fresh, wild mushrooms at the very time of writing this post, I've used the mixture of shop bought varieties (button, chestnut and shiitake). However, if you have an access to wild mushrooms, trust me, the flavour will be soooo much deeper, tastier and just simply much better. You can also use dried wild mushrooms (just ensure to soak them prior to frying), or use a mixture of both.

    Vegan mushroom gnocchi cooked with fresh thyme and dry white wine | via @annabanana.co

    Mushroom Gnocchi with Fresh Thyme | via @annabanana.co

    As for the gnocchi, you can make your own, or use the shop bought version. Because I'm currently going through a phase of 'everything made from scratch', I've made my own. Making gnocchi always gives me a great joy (probably to much!), and again, brings back really awesome and fond memories of my childhood. Me, mum and my grandma used to produce them in our small kitchen on what could be called almost an industrial scale... but that's a story for another post perhaps.

    Mushroom gnocchi with thyme | via @annabanana.co

    Mushroom gnocchi with fresh thyme | via @annabanana.co

    Most of the shop bought gnocchi's are vegan and dairy free. However, if you wish to make your own, I've included the quick recipe in the notes section. Traditional gnocchi recipe calls for a use of egg, so if you are non- vegan, I would recommend to add it with mix of flour and mashed potatoes. You may need to adjust the amount of flour, but remember that when it comes to gnocchi, less flour will result in fluffier, lighter texture. Also, for all the cheese lovers out there, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top of mushroom gnocchi will be like a cherry on a cake. It is almost as that nutty flavour of cheese was made to compliment the savoury taste of mushrooms.

    Have you got any experience with wild mushroom picking? Let me know in the comments section. I would love to know!

    Thanks for reading, and see you next time!

    A.

    Mushroom gnocchi with fresh thyme | via @annabanana.co

    Vegan Mushroom gnocchi with Thyme | via @annabanana.co
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    5 from 7 votes

    Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme

    This is the ultimate comfort food, mushroom gnocchi cooked in white wine and thyme. Simple, delicious dish that you will come back to again and again!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 450kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 500 g potato gnocchi (shop bought or homemade*)
    • 300 g mushrooms of your choice (shiitake, porcini, portobello, button, chestnut, chanterelles)
    • 50 g butter or vegan spread
    • 1 medium onion
    • 2 small garlic cloves (minced)
    • 60 ml dry white wine
    • 3 tsp fresh thyme (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • In a large pan, melt 25g of butter. Slice the mushrooms and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, add tamari sauce and leave over the medium heat until mushrooms are golden brown. Add sliced onion and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, add thyme. Lower the heat and allow to cook for further 2-3 minutes. 
    • Bring a large pan of salted water to boil and cook gnocchi. Once cooked, drain the gnocchi and add them to the pan with mushrooms. Mix in the remaining butter, and fry all together until gnocchi are golden brown.

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    * To make homemade vegan gnocchi, follow the below recipe:
    1. Use 300g of well mashed potatoes and about 150g of all purpose flour. Mix flour with potatoes gradually, adding small amounts of flour and working it into potatoes very well. Add a generous pinch of salt and continue kneading until you have used up the flour and the dough is no longer very sticky.
     2. Divide the dough in half, on a floured surface, roll it into a sausage shape and cut into small chunks (roughly about 2cm). You can roll each piece down on the back of the fork to achieve the traditional Italian gnocchi look.
    3. Bring a large pan of salted water to boil. Using small batches, throw the gnocchi into the boiling water, once they start to float to the top, they are ready.
    * Traditional gnocchi recipe calls for an egg, so if you are not vegan, add 1 egg into the step 1
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 450kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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    Comments

    1. Anna

      December 14, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe warrants my highest rating: “punch your mom in the face good!!!” I normally don’t comment on recipes but this one was exceptionally great kudos, I bow down to you!!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        December 18, 2017 at 9:33 am

        Anna, this comment just made my day, if not my month! 🙂
        That is the best feedback on the recipe I've received so far!
        Thanks so so so much!!!

        Reply
    2. Cheryl Dando-Moore

      September 23, 2017 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good, Anna! I love the story behind this recipe too 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 23, 2017 at 5:10 pm

        Chezza!!! So good to see you here!! Thank you so much, I'm really happy to hear that you like it!

        Reply
    3. Alice

      September 20, 2017 at 11:59 am

      I really want to try this recipe. Could you advise will it work with wholemeal flour? Thank you.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 20, 2017 at 1:05 pm

        Hi Alice,
        Yes, I do believe that the recipe will work with wholemeal flour too, but I've not personally tested it.
        Would love to know if you try it, and how it turned out tho! Good luck!

        Reply
        • Alice

          September 20, 2017 at 4:43 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks Anna! I'm going to make them for dinner tonight and will let you know!

          Reply
    4. Kim

      September 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Your version of gnocchi with mushrooms looks so cosy and delicious! Can't wait to try this recipe, so simple!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 20, 2017 at 9:14 am

        Hey Kim!
        Thank you so much! It is a proper comfort food, and I really hope you will like it! Let me know!

        Reply
    5. Jen

      September 16, 2017 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Mmmm.... that looks so good! I've not made my own gnocchi for ages, but after looking at this, I may just do that today!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 17, 2017 at 8:32 am

        Hi Jen! Thanks for stopping by! I really hope you get to try them, it's so easy and straight forward to make your own, and they are definitely worth it!

        Reply
    6. Erin | white plate blank slate

      September 15, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      I've been craving mushrooms and this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 15, 2017 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks so much Erin!
        I hope you get to satisfy those cravings!
        And you are more than welcome!

        Reply

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