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Gnocchi Tray Bake with Avocado Pesto

Baking gnocchi in the oven is amazing - crispy on the outside, soft and melty on the inside! This easy traybake recipe combines gnocchi with roasted peppers, asparagus and the most delicious and dreamy avocado pistachio pesto. The recipe as written is vegan, and with lots of opportunities to vary and customize this recipe, you are sure to be onto a winner.
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Ingredients

  • 500 g (18 oz) package of dry gnocchi
  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 250 g (9 oz) asparagus, sliced into 3 pieces per stalk
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pesto

  • 4 Tbsp pistachio
  • ½ medium - large avocado
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 2-3 sprigs mint leaves
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt, to taste

Instructions 

  • Heat the oven to 180C fan / 200C / 400F.
  • Prepare your gnocchi, garlic and vegetables. Place it all in a large mixing bowl, then drizzle the olive oil over it slowly, mixing throughout, to get everything evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    500 g package of dry gnocchi, 2 red bell peppers, 250 g asparagus, 3 cloves garlic, 4 Tbsp olive oil, Salt and pepper
  • Scatter into a wide, deep casserole dish and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Take it out at the halfway mark to mix and flip everything (this will help it cook more evenly and not stick to the pan) with a spatula.
  • In the meantime, prepare your pesto by blending all of the ingredients in a mini food processor.
    4 Tbsp pistachio, 1/2 medium - large avocado, 1 large clove garlic, 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander), 2-3 sprigs mint leaves, salt, 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • The gnocchi is ready when it's lightly golden but still a bit springy. The vegetables should be browning at the edges. Remove from the oven.
  • Scoop dollops of the pesto over the top, and some additional chopped herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Calories: 603kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Sodium: 429mg, Potassium: 273mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2425IU, Vitamin C: 81mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 6mg