Pillowy Cauliflower Gnocchi (4 Ingredients)
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5.0
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pillowy Cauliflower Gnocchi (4 Ingredients)
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This homemade cauliflower gnocchi is light, fluffy, and downright addictive. With just four ingredients, you get tender, pillowy gnocchi that’s lower in carbs but still every bit as comforting as the classic. Top it with creamy pesto sauce for a cozy (yet totally quick and easy) weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower yields 5 cups of florets, 16 oz of florets
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- To serve: creamy pesto sauce*
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Instructions
- Rice Cauliflower: Put the grater attachment on your food processor. Feed florets into the food processor to grate it all into “rice”.
- Microwave: Transfer the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
- Squeeze: Spread cauliflower rice onto a clean kitchen towel and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, gather up the sides of the towel and wring out as much moisture from the cauliflower as you can (you should wring out about ½ cup of liquid, you should be left with 1 cup of compact cauliflower rice).
- Mix: Stir the egg into the cooled cauliflower (make sure the cauliflower is not hot at this point, as it will cook the egg). Add the flour and salt to the bowl, stirring just until combined into a cohesive ball.
- Cut: Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Working one at a time on a lightly floured surface, roll the pieces of dough into ropes (about ¾ inches thick). Cut the ropes into bite-sized gnocchi pieces.
- Shape (optional): For the classic gnocchi shape, slide each gnocchi over the tines of an upside-down fork using your thumb to press it down the fork.
- Boil: Bring a large pot of salted (add a generous pinch of salt) water to a boil. Once boiling, gently drop in the gnocchi and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Saute (optional): Heat a splash of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi is lightly browned, about 5 minutes (you may need to work in batches to cook all the gnocchi). Serve with your favorite sauce!
Notes
- For the pesto sauce, stir together 2 parts pesto to 1 part heavy cream.
- For the pesto sauce, stir together 2 parts pesto to 1 part heavy cream.
- If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle more flour onto your work surface and lightly dust your hands. Just be careful not to overdo it, or you’ll end up with dense gnocchi!
- To make gluten-free gnocchi, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour. Some brands work better than others, so if it’s your first time, you may need to experiment a bit to get the texture just right.
- Why did my gnocchi fall apart? This can happen if the water is boiling too vigorously. Try lowering the heat to a gentle simmer.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat cooked gnocchi, warm them for a few minutes in a pan with some olive oil or butter over medium heat (boom: easy, low carb Italian dinner coming right up!).
- Freezing is also easy! Arrange the gnocchi in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. When you’re ready to cook, there's no need to thaw—just drop them straight into boiling water!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (without sauce)
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1.8g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2.4g
(5%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (without sauce) | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1.8g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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