40 Mintues | Medium | SERVES 4
Nutrition per serving:
370 Cals, 7g Protein, 42g Carbs, 18g Fat, 2g Sugar
Ingredients
Green Gnocchi
- 2 medium potatoes (about 1 lb, boiled and peeled)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (blanched and drained)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
Vegan Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or walnuts as a substitute)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup olive oil (adjust to desired consistency)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp water (optional, for thinning the sauce)
Optional Toppings
- Toasted pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves
- Vegan parmesan
Instructions
Make the Green Gnocchi Dough
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then peel and mash them until smooth.
- Blend the blanched spinach into a fine puree. Mix the puree into the mashed potatoes along with the salt.
- Gradually add the flour, kneading gently until a soft dough forms. (Avoid over-kneading to keep the gnocchi light.)
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long rope about ½ inch thick.
- Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, roll each piece on the back of a fork to create ridges.
Cook the Gnocchi
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare the Vegan Pesto
- Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi in the pesto sauce until well-coated.
Serve
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and vegan parmesan if desired.
Soft pillows of vibrant green gnocchi are coated in a luscious, herbaceous pesto sauce, creating a dish that tastes as fresh as a spring garden. This Green Gnocchi in Pesto Sauce is a delightful balance of creamy, nutty, and zesty flavors, perfect for a quick yet gourmet plant-based meal.
