October 04, 2021 · Written by Foodtolive Team

Amaranth Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Making gnocchi at home is the easiest thing ever, and homemade is so much better than store-bought. This autumn-inspired Amaranth Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe is a comfort dish that will make weekend dinner a thousand times better!

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 4

amaranth sweet potato gnocchi

INGREDIENTS:

amaranth sweet potato gnocchi nutrition

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potato, then use a fork to prick it. Bake for 40 min.
  3. Once soft, allow the potato to cool, peel it, and mash it until smooth.
  4. In the same bowl with the mashed potato, add the egg, flours, cumin powder, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured cutting board and knead it until it’s smooth and not sticky. Add more flour if needed.

amaranth sweet potato gnocchi

  1. Work with one portion of the dough at a time and roll it into a long strip.
  2. Use a knife to cut the strip into small rectangles. You can keep them as is or add a decorative pattern by rolling each rectangle on the back of a fork.
  3. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently place the gnocchi into the boiling water in batches and cook for 2-3 min, or until they float to the surface. Drain them well.
  4. To serve, heat up butter and fresh rosemary sprigs in a skillet. Then, add the gnocchi and cook for a few minutes until they become lightly browned.
  5. Serve the gnocchi warm with Parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary. Enjoy!

This recipe adapted from Herba Zest

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