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Peas & Mint Gnocchi with Seed Parmesan

Peas & Mint Gnocchi with Seed Parmesan

Vegan gnocchi, dressed in olive oil, garlic and mint, with peas and a sprinkle of homemade seed parmesan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

Seed Parmesan

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Peas & Mint Gnocchi 

  • 4-5 Tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 10 grams fresh mint finely chopped
  • 700 grams vegan gnocchi I used Olivieri Fresh Classic Skillet Gnocchi
  • 300 grams fresh sweet peas the kind in a bag in the produce aisle
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Seed Parmesan

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until finely pulsed. (Place leftovers in a dry jar or container with lid for storage).

Peas & Mint Gnocchi 

  • If not using a skillet gnocchi, boil water and cook conventional packaged gnocchi to package directions, or use homemade gnocchi. (Do not over cook).
  • Boil fresh peas in a medium pot of water for 2-3 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Add olive oil and minced garlic to a frying pan and sauté for 2 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Add a handful finely chopped mint and stir.
  • If using a skillet gnocchi (which is pre-cooked), add the bag of gnocchi to the frying pan and cook on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas.
  • Serve, topped with a drizzle of olive oil, more fresh mint, and a generous sprinkle of seed parmesan.
Keyword Gnocchi, Mint, Parmesan, Peas