Description
Soft, pillowy, and naturally vegan, sweet potato gnocchi is a cozy and comforting Italian-inspired dish made with just sweet potatoes, flour, and a pinch of salt. Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, it’s perfect for chilly nights or when you're craving a homemade meal with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds (700g) orange sweet potatoes
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or black pepper for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes, until completely tender.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then peel and mash until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in salt and optional seasoning (nutmeg or black pepper), then gradually mix in the flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Do not overmix.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into four portions and roll each into a long rope about ¾-inch thick.
- Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, roll each piece over a fork or gnocchi board to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches; once they float (after 2–3 minutes), remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce, or sauté in vegan butter with sage for a golden, crispy finish.
Notes
Bake the sweet potatoes instead of boiling to reduce moisture and improve texture.
Add flour gradually to avoid a dense or overly sticky dough.
Freeze uncooked gnocchi by arranging on a tray, freezing individually, then storing in a freezer bag.
To reheat, sauté cooked gnocchi in a skillet over medium heat until warm and crispy.
Try adding cinnamon, smoked paprika, or nutritional yeast for flavor and protein variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
