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    Pesto Gnocchi

    Published: Oct 25, 2019 · Modified: Jun 27, 2022 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    When I'm in a hurry, and I don't have time to make potato gnocchi, my "go-to" is Delallo Potato Gnocchi.

    Although I prefer to make everything from scratch, this gnocchi only has 3 ingredients, none of which are oil, or additives. In fact, I couldn't make Quick Pesto Gnocchi and Vegetables without it.

    First, the gnocchi only takes 4 minutes to prepare. Also, you can skip a step by adding the broccoli to the boiling water with the gnocchi and cook them together.

    Additionally, the pesto is easy to make. With that in mind, I provided two pesto recipes; one with cashews, and a nut-free version I use in my Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad. Regardless of your dietary needs, both pestos work beautifully with the gnocchi.

    Lastly, the vegetables I chose for the gnocchi are onions, mushrooms, and broccoli. In order to sauté the mushrooms and onions, all you need is a skillet and 10 minutes. Truly, this is a quick and easy dinner that tastes like it took all day.

    Furthermore,  Cashew Vegan Parmesan “Cheese”is the perfect addition to sprinkle on top. Check Pesto Gnocchi Recipe.

    Is Gnocchi considered a side dish or main dish?

    Both. You may treat your Pesto Gnocchi and Vegetable recipe as a main dish or as a side dish in lieu of rice, soup, or pasta.  

    📖 Recipe

    Quick Pesto Gnocchi and Vegetables

    Kathy Carmichael
    Oil-free potato gnocchi with mushrooms, onions, and broccoli coated with a creamy pesto sauce. This creamy pesto gnocchi with seasonal vegetables is delicious and perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 616 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces oil-free vegan potato gnocchi I used[ Delallo Potato Gnocchi brand]
    • 16 ounces mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup yellow onion sliced into strips
    • 2 cups broccoli florets
    • ¼ cup almond milk
    • Cashew Vegan Parmesan “Cheese”
    • Finely chopped parsley for garnish

    Kale Pesto Option

    • ½ cup Vegan Kale Cashew & Basil Pesto
    • 3 cups fresh kale washed and roughly torn packed cups
    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • 2 garlic cloves or more to taste
    • 1 ¼ cups organic vegetable broth
    • juice of 1 lemon 2 Tablespoons
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

    OIL-FREE AND NUT FREE PESTO  from my Skinny Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad

    • 1 ½ cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 15 ounces navy/cannellini beans 1.5 cups; rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • the juice of 2 lemons
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the gnocchi according to the directions on the package.
    • As soon as the water begins to boil add gnocchi and broccoli (the broccoli takes as long to cook the gnocchi, so why not cook it together?)
    • Cook the gnocchi and broccoli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until the gnocchi becomes soft.
    • Then drain the water and run the gnocchi and broccoli through cold water.
    • Set the gnocchi and broccoli aside
    • In a medium-sized skillet, add garlic and onions and cook until translucent.
    • Add a little vegetable broth if onions stick.
    • Add the mushrooms and cook until brown.
    • Add to the bowl of gnocchi
    • In the now-empty skillet, add almond milk, and pesto.
    • Cook over low heat until the sauce has thickened.
    • Pour the sauce over the gnocchi and vegetables.
    • Toss the ingredients until they are well coated with the sauce.
    • Sprinkle with Skinny Cashew Vegan Parmesan “Cheese”
    • Then garnish with finely chopped parsley.
    • Serve the gnocchi warm.

    PESTO (directions are the same for both pesto options)

    • Put all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    • Blend until smooth

    Notes

    Is Gnocchi considered a side dish or main dish?
    Both. You may treat your Pesto Gnocchi and Vegetable recipe as a main dish or as a side dish in lieu of rice, soup, or pasta.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 2680mgPotassium: 1279mgFiber: 16gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6561IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 10mg
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    1. Sam

      August 09, 2020 at 7:57 am

      Hi could you please clarify the ingredients for the kale and cashew basil pesto as I can't see any kale or cashew measurements in the ingredients list for it? I think there must be some confusion with the ingredients for the gnocchi dish and the ingredients for the pesto? Thanks 🙂

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        August 09, 2020 at 9:08 am

        Hi Sam, sorry for the confusion. There are 2 options for the pesto. The original recipe with the kale and cashews is listed right under where it says "1/2 cup Vegan Kale Cashew & Basil Pesto;" The other option that is oil and nut-free is listed under that. I hope this clarifies. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

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