Sprout Pesto Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 Lemon / juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 med cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 box Eatmore Clover sprouts ( or Sprouts of your choice)
- 1/4 cup ice water
Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Salad
- 1 Package (500gr) of Gnocchi or your favourite pasta; cook as per instructions.
- 1/2 each red and yellow peppers -sliced thinly
- 1 small red onion- sliced thinly
- 1/2 English Cucumber – cut into cubes
- 10 pitted and sliced green olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Mix all vegetables, Gnocchi and Sprout pesto in a large bowl.
Topping
- Grated Grana Padano cheese – optional
Top with cheese if desired and adjust seasoning to taste.
Can be served hot or cold, as a meal or a side dish.
Enjoy!