Sweet Potato Vegan Gnocchi is a tasty and simple version of Italian gnocchi. It’s easy to make and simply yummy. Enjoy!
To make your gnocchi fluffy with sweet potato, use a variation of soft flours. In this recipe, we combined chickpea flour with others for an interesting twist.
Sweet Potato Vegan Gnocchi
Nutritional Benefits: Sweet potato is highly beneficial in Ayurveda. It is not only nutrient-dense but also satiating, supporting vital body functions including heart health. Often used as a tonic for the spleen, sweet potato helps balance Pitta and benefits Vata. A cup of steamed or baked sweet potato can provide up to 400% of the recommended daily vitamin A intake and about 50% of vitamin C, both crucial for a strong immune system during flu season. Additionally, it offers manganese for collagen production, along with potent antioxidants, minerals, and fiber to support digestive and heart health.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked white yam, skinned and mashed
- 1 cup sweet potato, cooked and puréed
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 cups chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup coco butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage and thyme
- 1/4 cup soaked cashew nuts, ground
- 1 teaspoon whole white pepper, crushed
Instructions
Mix the sweet potato, white yam, rice flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands until the mixture forms a loose ball without kneading.
Add additional rice flour as needed, mixing very gently. The dough should be light, fluffy, and pliable—not sticky or overly firm.
Shape the dough into a large log on a floured work surface. Dab flour on both sides of your knife before cutting the log into equal pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer and add a dash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Using a metal spatula, gently transfer small batches of gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until they float. Remove them carefully with a slotted skimmer or spoon.
Heat coco butter (or regular butter) over medium-high heat until it stops frothing, then sauté the gnocchi in a single layer. Sprinkle half of the fresh sage and thyme over the pan and cook for another minute to ensure even cooking.
Arrange the cooked gnocchi on a plate, generously pour your preferred sauce over them, and serve immediately with a dusting of black pepper, truffle salt, and vegan parmesan.
Nutrition
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427.0 Calories
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60.8g Carbohydrates
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0.0mg Cholesterol
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15.7g Fat
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11.9g Fiber
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13.8g Protein
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2.7g Saturated fat
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606.0mg Sodium
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8.3g Sugar
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0.0g Trans fat
Notes
Keep warm in the oven: If making in batches, keep the finished gnocchi on a baking sheet in an oven set to warm.
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