One-Pot Creamy Kale Gnocchi Recipe (Dairy Free)

This creamy kale gnocchi recipe with bacon is a one-pan recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes and is SO DELICIOUS! Made with only 7 ingredients, it's dairy-free & gluten-free.

I love gnocchi for their hearty texture and incredible versatility. This quick and easy sauce is rich, creamy, and comforting, packed with greens and crispy bacon for a flavor boost. Made with coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a deliciously cheesy taste, it’s completely dairy-free!

For more easy pasta recipes, you might want to check out this slow-cooker lamb ragu with pappardelle, these beef ragu gnocchi, this vegan puttanesca pasta sauce, or this vegan creamy mushroom pasta.

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Why you will love this Kale Gnocchi Recipe

It's a one-pot meal ready in less than 30 minutes - hassle-free clean up and a super quick meal to make. Perfect for an easy dinner for the whole family.

Made with only 6 simple ingredients - this creamy gnocchi recipe is super easy to make and all the ingredients can be easily found at local grocery stores.

Comforting and delicious - these healthy kale gnocchi are a great recipe to satisfy your comfort food cravings!

Packed with greens - I love putting in lots of kale to reap all the health benefits.

Dairy-free - made with coconut cream and nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor, it's a perfect dish for those who are dairy-intolerant.

Ingredients

• Bacon, cut into small chunks. Use your preferred type of bacon, I used long rashers to get a good balance of fat & meat.
• Garlic cloves, finely diced
• Kale, stems removed, use only the kale leaves chopped. Either chop with a knife or directly with your hands. I use curly kale, but baby kale would also work fantastic. 
• Coconut cream
• Nutritional yeast - adjust quantities as desired depending on how much cheesy flavor you'd like.
• Chicken stock, veggie stock would also work fantastic. 
• GF gnocchi - feel free to use your favorite gnocchi. Whether that's fresh gnocchi, homemade gnocchi, or shelf-stable gnocchi (the ones I use). I love using sweet potato gnocchi for this recipe.
• Black pepper, freshly ground for serving
• Sea salt, this recipe calls for a small amount of sea salt as the bacon is already quite salty.

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions and variations

• Make vegan gnocchi - by simply skipping the bacon in the recipe. 
• Add onion - if you have some spare time, onion would be a great addition to this recipe. I recommend cooking it low and slow with a little olive oil for that delicious caramelized flavor!
• If you can tolerate dairy - optional to substitute coconut cream for heavy cream, and nutritional yeast for parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes - for some heat.

How to make this Easy Kale Gnocchi Recipe

This delicious and easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish!

Cook fresh ingredients

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and diced garlic, stirring occasionally for 3–4 minutes until the garlic turns golden and the bacon begins to crisp. If needed, add a little olive oil to help everything cook evenly.

Next, add the kale and toss to combine. Sauté for a couple of minutes, then let it cook for 5–8 minutes until soft and tender. If you have a lid, cover the pan to trap steam—this enhances the flavor and speeds up cooking by gently steaming the kale.

Make it creamy

Pour coconut cream and nutritional yeast, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for a minute or two, then taste and adjust the amount of nutritional yeast if desired.

Cook gnocchi

Add the stock and stir to blend it with the sauce. Bring it to simmer, then add the gnocchi. Stir gently with a wooden spoon and cook for 3–5 minutes until the gnocchi are soft and pillowy.

Serve immediately with freshly cracked black pepper on top.

Note! Cook time for the gnocchi in this recipe might be slightly longer than what's noted on the package due to cooking gnocchi in the sauce instead of just boiling water.

Equipment

I love this healthy kale gnocchi because it's the kind of recipe that is super easy and requires minimum equipment to make!

• Chopping board
• Sharp knife
• Large skillet - if available a skillet with a lid is ideal, but this recipe can be made without a lid as well
• Wooden spoon

Storage & reheating

Store the leftover cooked gnocchi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. 

To reheat I recommend heating in a pot in low to medium heat or in the microwave. Add a small splash of water to help loosen the sauce a bit.

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