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Green Goddess Pesto Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe (Vegan)

Healthy eating just got even more palatable with pillowy, chewy cauliflower gnocchi smothered in a bright, "cheesy," veggie-packed vegan pesto!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 as a side

Equipment

  • high-powered blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12-oz. bags frozen cauliflower gnocchi I like Trader Joe's best
  • 1 tbsp. olive or avocado oil
  • kosher salt and pepper

vegan green goddess pesto

  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled & smashed
  • 1 shallot peeled & quartered
  • 1/2 cup raw nuts use cashews, walnuts, pinenuts or macademia nuts for the creamiest sauce
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp. olive or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing all pesto ingredients into your blender cup. Seal with lid and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Set aside.
  • In a large, non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium high heat. When warm, add in both bags of frozen cauliflower gnocchi.
  • Cook gnocchi for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden. Remove from heat.
  • Pour blended pesto sauce over gnocchi and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately!
Keyword cauliflower gnocchi, pasta, pesto, vegan
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