Superfood Pesto Gnocchi
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 393 kcal
Ingredients
Pesto
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup basil
- 1 Tbsp. organic moringa leaf powder or 1/3 cup fresh moringa
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup organic olive oil
- 1/3 cup walnuts and/or pistachios
- 1 tsp. pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp. hemp seeds
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese for vegan pesto, use vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast
Pasta
- 1 pkg. gnocchi or homemade gnocchi
Instructions
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In food processor, combine all ingredients. Process 1-2 minutes until desired consistency. Taste and adjust for salt.
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In pot, cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and add back to pot. Add pesto sauce and stir until thoroughly coated. Serve with extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
Note: Keep sauce up to 1 week stored in glass container in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Superfood Pesto Gnocchi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 378mg16%
Potassium 201mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 5147IU103%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 221mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.