Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Name: Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Medium Purple Sweet Potatoes; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 Small Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 Sweet Potato (a Normal One); 2 teaspoons Sage; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2- 1/2 cups Milk

Servings: persons

1
Cook the sweet potatoes by microwaving them for about 10 minutes, or until soft.
2
Microwaving time will vary depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the potatoes.
3
Set the regular sweet potato aside for the time being.
4
In a large bowl smash the purple sweet potatoes well.
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Mix in the egg, salt and flour to form a Playdough-like dough.
6
Divide the dough into four equal-sized sections.
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Roll each piece into a rope about an inch in diameter.
8
Cut each rope into pieces that are about 1/2 an inch thick.
9
In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic with olive oil until soft.
10
Place onions and garlic in a food processor.
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Add the regular (not purple) sweet potato, sage and Parmesan.
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Puree until smooth and set aside.
13
Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Toss the gnocchi, 10 or so pieces at a time, into the milk to cook.
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They will rise to the top of the milk when they are done.
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Fish them out with a slotted spoon and place them in a colander to drain fully and cool slightly.
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Repeat until youve cooked all of the gnocchi.
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When you are done, remove the pan from the heat and save the cooking mik.
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After the gnocchi are cooked, mix 1 cup of the reserved milk into the sweet potato sauce.
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Serve the gnocchi topped with the sweet potato sauce while everything is still warm.
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Enjoy!

264

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* 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

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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Medium Purple Sweet Potatoes, 1 whole Egg, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour, and more.

Yes, Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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Variations & substitutions

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