Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa

This Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa is unique, flavorful, and easy to throw together in about 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a vegan weeknight dinner, and can easily be made gluten-free. Serve this hearty dish with a side of chips and dip or a salad for a full meal.

This Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa Recipe was originally published on Jan. 5, 2017.  I have updated the post with new photos and information.

Why You’ll Love This Unique Gnocchi Recipe

• It’s a different way to use gnocchi – Gnocchi is traditionally used in Italian cooking, but today, I’m putting a little spin on it and adding gnocchi to some fajita veggies and black beans. It tastes so good!
• This meal is loaded with veggies – I find that fajitas are kind of sneaky because they’re essentially made with just peppers, onions, and a little bit of protein. The fajita gnocchi is then topped off with an avocado salsa that has a few more veggies in it.
• It’s quick and easy to make – This recipe doesn’t require too many ingredients, and it takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s great for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t require a lot of preparation.

Fajita Gnocchi Skillet Recipe Ingredients

• Gnocchi – I used a box of gluten-free gnocchi, but regular gnocchi is great, too. You can usually find packaged gnocchi in the pasta section at the grocery store, but you can also make your own if you like. I’ve never made my own gnocchi, but I imagine it’s probably even better than the packaged variety.
• Peppers – I used a combination of red, green, and yellow bell peppers for this recipe. Traditionally, fajitas are made with a combination of different colored bell peppers, but you can always use just one color if that is what you have on hand.
• Onion – I like to use yellow onions when making fajita veggies, but any color onion should work well.
• Spices – I make my own fajita seasoning with just a few spices. If you don’t already have these spices on hand, you can purchase a packet of fajita seasoning at the grocery store and use that instead.
• Black Beans – I prefer black beans to pinto beans, but either will work for this recipe.
• Avocado Salsa – The avocado salsa is optional, but it adds some nice freshness to this recipe and helps cut the heaviness of the gnocchi. You could also top your fajita skillet with hot sauce, salsa, guacamole, or another topping of choice.

How To Make Fajita Gnocchi Skillet With Avocado Salsa

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the gnocchi and cook until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove the gnocchi from the pan, add about 2 teaspoons olive oil, the peppers, onions, and a pinch of salt, and cook the fajita mixture until the peppers are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the gnocchi back into the pan with the black beans, salt, pepper, and all the spices. Stir until everything is combined and heated through, just a few more minutes.
4. Make the avocado salsa while the gnocchi is cooking. Dice the avocados and add them to a large bowl with all the other ingredients. Mix until combined and store in the refrigerator until needed.
5. Serve the dish immediately and top with a big spoonful of avocado salsa.

Gnocchi Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes, I did use gluten-free gnocchi, and all the other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
• Is this recipe vegan? Yes, it is vegan. If you’re not vegan, you are more than welcome to add cheese or sour cream.
• Can fresh gnocchi be used? I’ve only made this recipe using packaged gnocchi, but fresh gnocchi should work great. You might have to change up the cooking times depending on the texture of the gnocchi.
• How long do leftovers last? If stored in an airtight container, leftovers should last about 4 days. The gnocchi can get a bit hard once cool, so it may be best to reheat it in a pan with some oil.
• What is a good side dish to serve with this recipe? I like to serve it with a side of chips and dip, beans and rice, or a small salad.

Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will get back to you ASAP.

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Check Out Exactly How I Make This Fajita Gnocchi Skillet Recipe Below!

Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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This Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa is unique, flavorful and easy to throw together! It’s perfect for a vegan weeknight dinner that is also easily made gluten free. You just need about 30 minutes for this hearty dinner. Serve with a side of chips and dip or a salad for a full meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 large package gnocchi, gluten free if needed (the gluten free gnocchi package seems to have less gnocchi than the regular so you might want to use two boxes if you use the GF one)
• 1 large red pepper, thinly sliced and then cut in half
• 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced and then cut in half
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil

Avocado salsa:

• 2 large avocados
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1–2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt, to taste

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Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in your oil.  Once the oil is hot, add in the gnocchi and cook until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove the gnocchi from the pan, add in about 2 teaspoons olive oil and the peppers, onions and a pinch of salt. Cook the fajita mixture until peppers are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 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, just a few more minutes.
4. 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.
5. Serve dish immediately and top with a big spoonful of avocado salsa.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Category: Dinner, Vegan
• Method: stovetop
• Cuisine: American