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Discover Delicious Light Gnocchi Recipes for a Healthier Meal

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These light gnocchi recipes deliver all the comfort of traditional gnocchi with a healthier twist lower in calories, gluten-free, and packed with veggies like sweet potato and spinach. Perfect for wholesome weeknight meals or elegant entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg, beaten (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan cheese)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on a baking sheet for 45 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cool, scoop out the sweet potato flesh into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add almond flour, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, sea salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix to combine.
  4. Add the beaten egg (or flax egg) and knead gently until a soft dough forms. Add more almond flour if too sticky.
  5. Divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a rope about 1/2 inch thick.
  6. Cut ropes into 1-inch gnocchi pieces. Optionally, press with a fork for ridges.
  7. Bring salted water to boil. Boil gnocchi in batches until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon. Optional: sauté in a pan with olive oil for a crispy exterior.
  9. Serve with your favorite sauce or garnish with herbs and cheese.

Notes

Be sure sweet potatoes are fully roasted and cooled before mashing to avoid excess moisture. Lightly flour your hands and surface to prevent sticking. Do not overcrowd the pot while boiling gnocchi.

Nutrition

Keywords: gnocchi, gluten-free, healthy, sweet potato, vegan optional

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