Skillet Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Kale Pesto
Ingredients
- Kale Pesto
- 2 cups chopped kale leaves 500 mL
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 30 mL
- 1.5 Tbsp chopped walnuts 20 mL
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- Gnocchi
- 1.5 cups frozen pre-cut (1-inch/2.5 cm cubes) butternut squash, thawed 375 mL
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 package (16 oz/500g) prepared whole grain gnocchi
- 1 cup kale leaves, cut into fine strips 250 mL
Instructions
- 1. To prepare pesto: In food processor, purée kale, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, walnuts and garlic for 2 minutes until paste forms. While processing on low, drizzle in canola oil.
- 2. Warm large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add pesto, butternut squash, red onion (reserve 2 Tbsp/30 mL for garnish) and sauté for 5 minutes. Add gnocchi and sauté another 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
- 3. Top with kale strips and chopped red onion. Serve.
Yield
6 servings
serving size
1 cup (250 mL) gnocchi
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Potassium | 337 mg |
