Pan-Fried Pesto Gnocchi

• servings: 3
• active time: 10
• total time: 20

Ingredients

2 cups spinach

1 cup basil

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound gnocchi

Directions

Make the pesto by combining the spinach, basil, garlic, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, olive oil and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a smooth pesto forms.

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Spread the gnocchi out evenly in the pan and saute until crispy, about 10 minutes.

Add the pesto to the gnocchi and gently turn the gnocchi over with a spatula to ensure even coating. Heat through for 2 minutes.