African Potato Gnocci #SP5 Recipe

Name: African Potato Gnocci #SP5
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes; 1 tablespoon berbere, spice; 8 roasted garlic cloves; ¼ cup whole wheat flour; 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 4 scallions, sliced on the bias; 4 okra, cut in half; 1 sweet potato, cubed; ½ cup sweet potato water; 1 tablespoon natural-style peanut butter; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 ounces fresh yellow onions; 1 garlic clove; 1 ounce fresh jalapeno; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 12 ounce ginger (Freshly ground); 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 tablespoon berbere, spice
8 roasted garlic cloves
¼ cup whole wheat flour
8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
4 scallions, sliced on the bias
4 okra, cut in half
1 sweet potato, cubed
½ cup sweet potato water
1 tablespoon natural-style peanut butter
1 teaspoon tomato paste
2 ounces fresh yellow onions
1 garlic clove
1 ounce fresh jalapeno
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
12 ounce ginger (Freshly ground)
1 tablespoon peanut oil

1
For the gnocchi:.
2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until just barely stiff.
3
Roll into log and cut inch pieces.
4
Put a medium pot of water on to boil with a little salt.
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Once boiling, add gnocchi pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Take out and put on sheet tray and pop in the freezer.
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Prepping the entree:.
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Dice the sweet potatoes into medium cubes.
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Put cubes in a small pot of cold water.
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Bring to a boil and cook until just cooked.
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Save water for sauce.
12
Slice tomatoes, okra and scallions.
13
For the sauce:.
14
Put garlic, onion and ginger in a small blender.
15
Add a little sweet potato water if not blending to a paste.
16
Small dice the jalapeno.
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Sautee in a medium pan with peanut oil.
18
Add garlic, onion & ginger paste.
19
Sautee with jalapeno and add thyme and bay leaf.
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Once fragrant, add tomato paste, natural peanut butter, and sweet potato water.
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Whisk until thick.
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Assembling the meal:.
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Take gnocchi out of the freezer.
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They should be cooled completely.
25
Heat sautee pan to medium heat and a little peanut oil.
26
Throw in gnocchi & entree veggies and sautee until gnocchi has a little color.
27
Add sauce and serve.

580

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, 1 tablespoon berbere, spice, 8 roasted garlic cloves, ¼ cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, African Potato Gnocci #SP5 falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Potato Gnocci #SP5

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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