Fried Sweet Potato Gnocchi & Blue Cheese
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Fried Sweet Potato Gnocchi & Blue Cheese
Description
Fried Sweet Potato Gnocchi & Blue Cheese starts with sweet potato gnocchi, either store-bought or freshly made, that are warmed to room temperature to prevent splattering during frying. The gnocchi are cooked in hot vegetable oil until browned on all sides, resulting in a crisp exterior and tender interior. After frying, they are drained on paper towels and sprinkled with sea salt. Finishing touches include lemon zest, fresh thyme leaves, and crumbled blue cheese, which add citrus brightness, herbal notes, and a creamy, sharp contrast to the sweet potato gnocchi. The frying method lends a distinctive texture not found in boiled gnocchi preparations.
This dish can be served hot as an appetizer, snack, or side, complementing a variety of mains or enjoyed on its own. The combination of crispy gnocchi with blue cheese makes for a rich and textured bite. Serve promptly to maintain the contrast between the crunchy exterior and soft center.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potato gnocchi (store bought or recipe on this site)
- vegetable oil for frying
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon thyme chopped, fresh leaves
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
- If using frozen gnocchi, thaw the gnocchi to room temperature. (Frozen gnocchi will splatter grease more -- best to thaw it first)
- To a medium skillet, add about ½ inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium high heat to about 350°-375°.
- Add about ⅓ cup of gnocchi to the hot oil at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally until browned and fragrant. Transfer the gnocchi with a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with a little of the salt.
- Continue cooking the remainder of the gnocchi in the same manner, finishing with a light sprinkle of the salt.
- Transfer the hot gnocchi to a serving dish and sprinkle with lemon zest, thyme leaves and crumbled blue cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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