Avocado Garlic Pesto with Gnocchi

1 ripe avocado

3 cloves of garlic

1 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)

1/4 cup shaved parmesan, plus extra to serve

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sunflower seeds (roasted and salted), plus extra to serve

A pinch of coarse salt

2 (16-ounce) packages gnocchi

Blend the avocado, green garlic, basil, parmesan, olive oil, sunflower seeds, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and combine the gnocchi with the pesto. Enjoy right away, garnished with sunflower seeds and parmesan shavings.

 

Yield: 4 servings

 

Adapted from The Kitchn.