Delicious Fusion Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Basil Pesto

Seasonal Fusion Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Basil Pesto

Today, I’m excited to share a dish that perfectly combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the bright, herbaceous flavors of lemon and basil. This Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Basil Pesto is a delightful fusion of seasonal ingredients that is sure to impress your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• baking sheet
• potato masher
• food processor
• fine mesh strainer
• rolling pin

To start, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for about 45-50 minutes until they are fork-tender. Let them cool slightly, then peel and mash them using a potato masher.

In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the flour, egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough forms. On a floured surface, roll the dough into long ropes, about 1 inch thick. Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces to form the gnocchi.

Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the lemon-basil pesto.

Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float to the surface, then remove them with a slotted spoon. Toss the gnocchi in the lemon-basil pesto until evenly coated.

Serve the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Basil Pesto hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Total weight: 900g
Number of servings: 4
Average serving weight: 225g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 380 calories

One unique tip for this dish is to lightly toast the pine nuts before adding them to the pesto. This will enhance their nutty flavor and add a lovely crunch to the sauce.

I hope you enjoy making and savoring this delicious seasonal fusion dish. Feel free to play around with the ingredients and make it your own!