Speedy Green Pea Gnocchi

Serving size

Vegan Ready in 20 Low sat fat

Speedy Green Pea Gnocchi

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Vegan

Who doesn't love a bowl of creamy gnocchi? Made even more decadent with fluffy gnocchi, cashew cream and pesto. Vibrant peas and zingy lemon make it a celebration. Top with crunchy pumpkin seeds for the final flourish.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Pull out large frying pan, a grater & a measuring jug

Time to fry

  • Finely chop or crush the garlic. Zest half the lemon, then quarter
  • Heat the large frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat (we used the 30cm HexClad Hybrid Pan). Once hot, add the gnocchi and whole tomatoes. Cook for 5-6 mins, until the gnocchi is golden and tomatoes are blistered. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside

Simmer the sauce

  • Reheat the pan with 1 tbsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 min, then stir in the cashew cream, pesto, lemon zest and 50ml water (25ml for 1 person). Bring to the boil and simmer 2-3 mins, until thickened slightly
  • Season with salt and pepper

Bring it all together

  • Pick the basil leaves and roughly chop. Rinse the spinach, then stir into the sauce along with the gnocchi, tomatoes, peas and basil. Simmer for a final 2 mins, until hot and wilted. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add a squeeze of lemon, then remove from the heat

Serve up

  • Share the gnocchi between bowls. Scatter with the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges

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