Semolina gnocchi with radish leaves: Zero Waste recipe

Welcome to the 30th edition of the Zero Waste in the Kitchen column.!
Today we value the radish leaves, often discarded but rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

With this recipe you will learn how to turn them into tasty semolina dumplings, reducing waste and giving new life to a versatile and nutritious ingredient.

Or you can follow you can prepare Eggless omelet with radish leaves, red onion and sun-dried tomatoes.

A dish that combines taste, sustainability and creativity in the kitchen!

Nutritional benefits of radish leaves

​Radish is a vegetable known for its slightly spicy flavor and beneficial nutritional properties. In addition to the root, radish leaves are also edible and rich in nutrients that are often underestimated. They contain potassium, useful for regulating blood pressure, and other minerals, such as phosphorus, iron, magnesium. They are also a source of vitamin C, That strengthens the immune system.

Semolina dumplings with radish leaves

Few ingredients for a super tasty and waste-free dish. Follow the recipe to make semolina dumplings with radish leaves.

Ingredients:

• 250 g. semolina
• 200 g. radish leaves (cleaned and boiled)
• 200 g. grated cheese
• 1 liter of milk
• 2 eggs
• 50 g. butter
• Salt to taste
• Nutmeg to taste.

Preparation:

1. Boil and chop radish leaves
   Wash the leaves and boil them in salted water. Squeeze them well and chop them finely.

2. Prepare the semolina
   Bring the milk to a boil with a pinch of salt and grated nutmeg.
   Pour in the semolina by sprinkling, stirring continuously with a whisk to avoid lumps, until thickened.

3. Mantecatura
   Remove from heat and incorporate butter. Let cool slightly.

4. Add leaves, eggs and cheese
   Pour the mixture into a bowl, add the chopped radish leaves, eggs and 150 g grated cheese. Mix well.

5. Forming the dumplings
   Grease a baking sheet and spread the mixture to about 1 cm thick.
   Once cooled, cut out the gnocchi with a round pastry cup or glass and arrange them in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.

6. Cooking
   Bake at 200 °C for 15 minutes, then finish with 5 minutes of grill at maximum power.

💡 These dumplings are a creative way to enhance radish leaves and turn every part of the vegetable into a tasty and sustainable dish.

More Zero Waste ideas and recipes

• Even the cauliflower leaves can be used to prepare a tasty omelette.
• I black cabbage stalks are perfect for preparing a delicious pesto.