Name: Gnocchi with watercress and walnut pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 75g watercress; 1 garlic clove, minced; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; Juice of ½ lemon; 30g parmesan or vegan cheese, finely grated; 1 handful shelled walnuts; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 500g gnocchi; To serve: watercress, chopped (maybe toasted) walnuts

Gnocchi with watercress and walnut pesto

13 Oct 2020

by Wholeness

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Gnocchi with watercress and walnut pesto

Background

Watercress is one of the superfoods and it’s so versatile to use! I like making soup with it but it’s even more healthy raw so using it for pesto or salsa verde is a good choice. This Gnocchi with watercress and walnut pesto is ready in just 10 minutes. You can make it vegan or dairy-free by using vegan cheese, and gluten-free by using appropriate gnocchi. It’s very filling - ideal for lunch or mid-week supper.

Ingredients

75g watercress
1 garlic clove, minced
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
30g parmesan or vegan cheese, finely grated
1 handful shelled walnuts
1 Tbsp olive oil
500g gnocchi
To serve: watercress, chopped (maybe toasted) walnuts

Instructions

Put the garlic, most of the watercress, lemon zest, walnuts and cheese into a food processor and whiz to a smooth paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and about a spoonful water to make a thick paste. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, add more lemon juice, if needed. Set aside.
Bring some water to the boil and add the gnocchi. When they pop to the surface, transfer them to a mixing bowl, using a slotted spoon. Add the pesto, mix well.
Fold in a handful of watercress leaves, then serve with freshly ground pepper and chopped walnut pieces.

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