Description
A quick and healthy cauliflower gnocchi recipe with homemade pesto. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) package cauliflower gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Toss cooked gnocchi with pesto until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, replace pine nuts with sunflower seeds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cauliflower gnocchi, pesto, healthy, quick, vegetarian, Italian