Pea Pesto Gnocchi with Burrata

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Here we pan-fry gnocchi to get them crispy, then coat them with a pesto-like sauce made with sweet peas, spinach, basil and cashews.

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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Gnocchi with Pea Pesto & Burrata
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked peas

  • ¼ cup cashews, toasted

  • Zest and juice of 1 small lemon

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 16-ounce package whole-wheat gnocchi

  • 8 ounces burrata cheese

  • Pea shoots (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine peas, cashews, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add basil and spinach; pulse until finely chopped, pausing to scrape down the sides. With the motor running, drizzle in ¼ cup oil and water; process until smooth.

  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook until starting to crisp and lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until the gnocchi are golden on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the pesto and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute. Serve the gnocchi with burrata and pea shoots, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

574 Calories
36g Fat
52g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 574
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 38%
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Vitamin A 2227IU 45%
Sodium 705mg 31%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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