Butternut and Burrata Gnocchi

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

1 pack gnocchi (500g)

½ butternut (+-2 cups cubed)

Olive oil

1 tablespoon za’atar or cumin or both

Salt

2 red onions

1 ball burrata

Salsa verde: 

2 handfuls fresh herbs (basil, parsley, coriander) 

1 tbsp dijon

1 tsp honey

Juice of 1 lemon (30-50ml)

1 tbsp capers

2 tbsp toasted almonds

¼ cup olive oil

Pinch of salt and pepper

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Method:

1. Heat the oven to 200’C (390’F). Line a large oven tray with greaseproof paper. 

2. Scatter the butternut cubes on the roasting tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with za’atar and salt. Roast for 15 minutes. 

3. Meanwhile, peel and slice the red onions into wedges. 

4. Salsa Verde: pulse all of the ingredients together in a small blender or Nutribullet. Add a splash of water if needed. Adjust the seasoning to taste. 

5. Add the gnocchi to the roasting tray, scattering the pieces between the butternut. Add the onion wedges and drizzle with a little extra olive oil. Roast for another 20 minutes until the gnocchi is golden. 

6. Serve with fresh basil, burrata, and dress with salsa verde.