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Pan fried gnocchi with pesto in a ceramic bowl.

Pan Fried Pesto Gnocchi

Keri Bevan
Crispy pan fried pesto gnocchi is the perfect family friendly meal. The gnocchi is crispy on the outside and fluffy and light on the inside. Top it all off with a homemade nut-free pesto for the perfect 30 minute meal.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 3 servings
Calories 778 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup basil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound gnocchi

Instructions
 

  • Make the pesto by combining the spinach, basil, garlic, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, olive oil and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a smooth pesto forms.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Spread the gnocchi out evenly in the pan and saute until crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the pesto to the gnocchi and gently turn the gnocchi over with a spatula to ensure even coating. Heat through for 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 778kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gSodium: 726mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2309IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 8mg
Keyword gnocchi with pesto, pan fried gnocchi
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