Description
A comforting and wholesome Italian dish, Sweet Potato Gnocchi combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with earthy herbs for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound – 450g)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting – 210g)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (6g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30mL)
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter (42g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15mL)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped – 2g)
- 1 clove garlic (minced – 3g)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (30g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: vegan parmesan (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Peel and mash until smooth.
- Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, and sea salt in a bowl. Gently mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, adding more flour if necessary to prevent stickiness.
- Divide the dough into quarters and roll each quarter into a long rope, about ¾ inch thick.
- Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces and press down with a fork to create the classic gnocchi shape and ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the gnocchi in batches, cooking until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Make the rosemary butter sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add vegan butter and chopped rosemary to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi in the rosemary butter sauce and add chopped walnuts.
- Serve hot, garnished with salt, black pepper, and optional vegan parmesan.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are cooled before mashing to prevent excess moisture. Experiment with different herbs and nuts as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg