Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Walnuts

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Vegan 7 plants Low sat fat

Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Walnuts

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Vegan

Sometimes there's nothing better than a bowl of gnocchi. Add roasted aubergine, courgettes, crunchy sweetcorn and fresh rocket. Finish with a homemade sundried tomato pesto, with sweet balsamic and walnuts. Delish!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large non-stick frying pan & a large bowl

Roast the veg

  • Slice the aubergine and courgettes into 1cm half-moons. Cut the onion into 6 wedges
  • Place all onto the lined baking tray, toss with 1 tbsp oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Roast for 18-20 mins, turning once, until soft and golden

Toast the pine nuts and fry the gnocchi

  • Heat the large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the pine nuts and toast for 2-3 mins, tossing regularly, until golden brown. Remove and set aside
  • Reheat the frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 mins, tossing regularly, until golden brown. Season with salt

Make the sundried tomato pesto

  • Pick the basil leaves from the stalks and roughly chop half
  • Transfer the chopped basil to the large bowl, then add the sundried tomato paste, the maple mustard dressing, 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Mix well, then set aside

Assemble & plate up

  • When everything's ready, add the gnocchi, roasted veg and salad leaves to the sundried tomato pesto bowl. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper
  • Serve the gnocchi into bowls. Garnish with the pine nuts and remaining basil leaves

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