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Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Delicious gnocchi made with sweet potatoes. This homemade meal doesn't require any special tools. Tender and filling vegetarian dish.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoe flesh mashed ( about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 6 ounces ricotta cheese I used low-fat, remove as much moisture possible
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • up to 1 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 tablespoons salt for boiling water for cooking
  • Butter and olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding 1 tablespoon of salt.
  2. In a medium bowl mix sweet potatoes and ricotta cheese together mixing well. Add parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Mix in flour starting with a 1/4 cup. Add a tablespoon at a time until a soft dough forms.
  3. Divide dough into three portions. On a floured surface roll the dough forming a long rope that is about 1/2 in diameter. Cut each rope into 20 pieces. Add the indentation if you would like using a fork.
  4. Place gnocchi in boiling water (up to 10 at a time. Don't over crowd). Stir once to ensure gnocchi doesn't stick to the bottom. When the gnocchi floats to the top, let it simmer another minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until all gnocchi is cooked and let cool.
  5. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When melted, gently add gnocchi and saute until a light crust forms. Turn once. Keep warm and repeat process for remaining gnocchi.

Notes

  • I prefer roasting my sweet potatoes. To follow this method, clean and pierce potatoes with a fork. Put on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 1 hour or until a fork and easily pierce the potato. Let cook and cut in half lengthwise. Remove pulp and mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 1271mg (53%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 1271mg 53%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.