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Bulking LunchItalian High ProteinHigh FibreVegetarian

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.

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Ingredients

  • 270g chickpeas
  • 270g gnocchi
  • 80g courgette
  • 80g peas
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 15g pesto
  • 15g almonds
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and peas, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Pan-fry the gnocchi in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.

  3. 3

    Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and peas for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: gnocchi first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

  7. 7

    Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.

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