High Protein Pesto Gnocchi Tray Bake

High Protein Pesto Gnocchi Tray Bake

This crispy roasted gnocchi bake is one of those effortless, throw-it-all-on-a-tray meals that tastes far more impressive than the work involved. Gnocchi roasts alongside eggplant, broccoli, capsicum, and seitan until golden and caramelised, while pesto is stirred through at the end to keep it bright and fresh. Each serving packs around 46 g of plant-based protein and 11 to 13 g of fibre, thanks to the seitan, nutritional yeast, and generous mix of vegetables, making it a satisfying, balanced meal that’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

Main:

• 500 g shelf stable gnocchi, uncooked
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 capsicum, sliced
• 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 medium eggplant, cubed
• 400g seitan, sliced or cubed
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• pinch of salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

Crispy Topping:

• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

To Serve:

• 5 tbsp store-bought or homemade pesto
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Preparations:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.


2. In a large baking dish or tray, combine gnocchi, eggplant, broccoli, capsicum, red onion, seitan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper.


3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss well until everything is evenly coated.


4. Mix the breadcrumbs with the nutritional yeast, then sprinkle half over the tray.


5. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through and adding the remaining breadcrumbs, until the vegetables are tender and the gnocchi are lightly golden.


6. Remove from the oven and dollop the pesto over the hot bake. Toss gently so the pesto coats everything while keeping some crumbs crispy.


7. Sprinkle with hemp seeds and, if desired, finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZQ5IhYOVVo

Source URL: https://chloeevegan.com/recipe/high-protein-pesto-gnocchi-tray-bake/

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