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Orange Zested Carrot Gnocchi With Carrot Top Pesto

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 770kcal

Ingredients

GNOCCHI

  • 3/4 cup carrot juice or roasted carrot puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (divided)
  • 1 orange (zest)
  • 1 lb. fresh ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Drizzle of garlic oil (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 shallot (peeled and julienned)
  • 4 oz. kale
  • 2 oz. grated parmesan (for garnish)

PESTO

  • 1 lb. carrot tops
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot (peeled)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted almond slices or pecans)
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

GNOCCHI DIRECTIONS:

  • In a large bowl, stir together carrot juice or puree, ricotta, baking powder, eggs, cheeses, zest, salt and pepper. Mix in 1 cup of flour.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a separate bowl. Using a tablespoon, scoop dough into rounds and transfer to flour bowl. Lightly press down into each round with tinges of a fork.
  • In medium skillet on medium-high heat, add butter, garlic oil, chopped garlic, shallots and kale. Working in batches, cook gnocchi in large pot of simmering salted water 1-2 minutes after gnocchi floats to the surface (about 2 minutes).
  • Transfer desired amount of gnocchi to vegetable skillet. Add two large spoonfuls of pasta water and one large spoonful of pesto. Cook until sauce is reduced. Transfer gnocchi to a plate and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate until needed.

PESTO DIRECTIONS:

  • Place everything into a blender and blend until fairly smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Tip: Gnocchi dough can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 770kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 41gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1372mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12344IUVitamin C: 139mgCalcium: 1202mgIron: 15mg
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Nutrition Facts
Orange Zested Carrot Gnocchi With Carrot Top Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
770
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
 
1372
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
634
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
71
g
24
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
12344
IU
247
%
Vitamin C
 
139
mg
168
%
Calcium
 
1202
mg
120
%
Iron
 
15
mg
83
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.