Gnocchi with Sage, Kale & Walnut Pesto
A quick and comforting gnocchi recipe full of autumnal flavours. Tender potato gnocchi is tossed with a homemade pesto of kale, toasted walnuts, fragrant sage, Parmesan and a touch of fresh lemon. Serve alongside a freshly brewed cup of Ahmad Tea Apple Refresh. Its tangy apple sweetness pairs beautifully with the rich, savoury flavours of the pesto, making this an easy lunch that's ready in just 10 minutes.
Gnocchi with Sage, Kale & Walnut Pesto
Difficulty
Easy
Time to Make
10 minutes
Blend
Apple Refresh
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Apple Refresh
Bright, fruity and refreshing, Ahmad Tea Apple Refresh brings a tangy apple sweetness that pairs beautifully with the rich, savoury flavours of the sage, kale and walnut pesto.
INGREDIENTS
- 500g fresh potato gnocchi
- 60g kale, tough stalk removed
- 40g walnuts
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled
- 40g Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve
-
½ lemon, zest and juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Ahmad Tea Apple Refresh, brewed to serve
Serves: 2
Method
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly until fragrant.
- Add the kale to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, rinse briefly under cold water and squeeze excess moisture. Keep the saucepan of water boiling for the gnocchi.
- Add the kale, toasted walnuts, sage, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest and olive oil to a food processor. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and blend until you have a slightly textured pesto.
- Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water according to the packet instructions, usually for 2 to 3 minutes, until they float to the surface. Reserve a mugful of the cooking water, then drain.
- Return the gnocchi to the warm saucepan with the heat turned off. Fold through the kale pesto, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water to create a glossy sauce.
- Divide between two bowls and finish with extra Parmesan, freshly ground black pepper and a little more lemon juice, if desired. Serve with a freshly brewed cup of Ahmad Tea Apple Refresh.
