Gnocchi with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Kale Pesto

Name: Gnocchi with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Kale Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups roughly chopped kale leaves; 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil leaves (or a combination); 2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels, toasted; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound potato gnocchi; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 cups red onion thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups chopped swiss chard or kale leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil