Description
A vibrant twist on a classic Italian dish, this Sweet Potato Gnocchi is infused with flavors of rosemary and garlic, creating a comforting, nutritious 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 the sweet potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Then, 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. Roll each quarter into a long rope, about ¾ inch thick.
- Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces. Use a fork to press down, creating 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 the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate.
- Make the rosemary butter sauce: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the vegan butter and chopped rosemary to the skillet. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is well combined.
- Gently toss the cooked gnocchi in the rosemary butter sauce and add chopped walnuts for texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with salt, black pepper, and optional vegan parmesan.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep, these gnocchi can be frozen for later use. Substitute regular butter if not vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg


