Loaded Basil Pesto Chickpea, Gnocchi & Peas Plate
Ready in about 35 minutes, this cosy chickpea and gnocchi dish is built for clean bulking — 1092 kcal and 44g protein.
Ingredients
- 270g chickpeas
- 270g gnocchi
- 80g courgette
- 80g peas
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 15g pesto
- 15g almonds
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and peas, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Pan-fry the gnocchi in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and peas for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: gnocchi first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.
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