We subbed in cauliflower for all-purpose flour to make a soft and fluffy gnocchi. Toss it in nutty brown butter-caper sauce for an indulgent gluten-free dinner.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr |
| Active: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg yolk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salad, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and carefully scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add the flour and mash with a fork until just a few chunks of potatoes remain. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and set the bowl aside. Reserve the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water. Set a steamer basket insert into the pot and bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower, cover and steam until very tender and falling apart when pierced with a fork, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and use clean kitchen towels to squeeze completely dry.
- Add the cauliflower a food processor along with the Parmesan, egg yolk, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Pour the puree into the well of the potato mixture and use a fork to gently mix the potatoes and cauliflower until just combined and a soft dough is formed. (Do not overmix the dough or the gnocchi will be unpleasantly dense.)
- Generously flour a work surface. Scoop a heaping 1/2 cup of dough onto the surface and roll into a 12-inch rope. Use a knife to cut the dough into 1-inch pieces and place them on the reserved baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Gently press the top of each gnocchi with a fork to make grooves.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Brush the gnocchi with the butter. Bake the gnocchi until cooked through and they spring back when pressed, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until brown bits start to form, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the capers and stir until well combined. Toss the gnocchi in the brown butter and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately with a salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat | 12 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 7 grams |
| Cholesterol | 55 milligrams |
| Sodium | 190 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 26 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 6 grams |
| Sugar | 2 grams |
Reviews
Not sure where I went wrong but my experience was poor. The flavor was ok but texture was definitely not reminiscent of gnocchi more like little squishy potato plops.
I made this with some yukon gold potatoes cooked in the microwave, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I haven’t really had gnocchi before, so I don’t know what to compare it to, but it was a great comfort food on a cold night. Paired with with some spicy tomato sauce and added more cheese on top. I put half of the uncooked – but shaped and cut – dough in the freezer to see if it will work to thaw and cook it later. It was a simple recipe, but was rather time consuming. There may be other ways to make this and save time. Maybe all skillet cooked?
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Does anyone have the nutritional information for this?
Easy and delicious.
Okay, disclaimer: I’m a terrible cook, but I didn’t find this one easy. My gnocchi was burnt on the outside and not cooked at all on the inside. I cooked for much longer than the recipe said and was really disappointed that after an hour in the kitchen we had to make toast:(
I saved time and bought trader joe’s frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi … turned out great!
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To the person who thinks it isn’t gluten free, if you read the ingredients above it states gluten free all purpose flour and save extra for dusting. That’s how I understood the recipe and directions. Yummy