Mixed Root Vegetable Gnocchi in Sage-Pistachio Pesto - Veganuary ZA

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, minced
• 10 leaves of fresh sage, minced
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Olive oil to thin, as needed
• 1/2 butternut squash, seeded
• 2 large beets, peeled
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled
• 1 medium celeriac, peeled
• 1 large parsnip, peeled
• 1 medium turnip, peeled
• 4-6 cups brown rice flour, divided, plus more for dusting