Pumpkin Gnocchi
True Confession: I have an obsession with Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi.
Every Sunday, my husband and I trek about 20 minutes south of our home for a new bouquet of flowers and in the hopes that it is in stock (if it is, I stockpile the stuff like its being discontinued).
One Sunday, when my hopes were dashed and my stockpile depleted, I decided I HAD to figure out a way to make it on my own.
Enter Caulipowered baking flour. This stuff is amazing! It’s lower in carbs, and acts just like regular flour – no cauliflower aftertaste!
I normally make my gnocchi with sweet potato, but since I’ve been on a pumpkin kick this last month, I figured I would continue the trend.
This recipe is a little more time intensive than my normal recipes, but it’s well worth it – my husband and I often make gnocchi together for date nights (it’s actually part of what we did to celebrate our first anniversary). It’s a great activity for the kids too!
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Makes 8 servings
MACROS: 35c/1f/6p
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1 bag Caluipowered Baking Flour (buy it here)
1t chopped garlic
1/2t salt
1t sage
1t Chinese Five Spice
2 eggs, beaten
In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for egg. Add in the beaten eggs and mix until just combined.
With your hands, form dough into ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
Unwrap dough ball and cut into 8 equal pieces (1 piece = 1 serving of dough)
Gently roll dough into tubes.
Cut tubes into ½ inch pieces.
Form gnocchi by placing one piece on fork, pushing down slightly, and rolling dough against prongs of the fork.
Bring pot of water to boil, then set it to simmer on medium. When simmering, add in gnocchi.
Gnocchi will float after a few seconds. Continue to cook until gnocchi are firm and cooked through – about 7 minutes.
Dress with your favorite sauce (The gnocchi in the photo are browned in dairy-free Earth Balance butter until crispy on the outside), protein, vegetables, and enjoy!
*Gnocchi can be made in advance – wait to crisp them in a pan until right before you serve to ensure the best texture.*
