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Golden-brown cauliflower gnocchi served on a white plate, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 5 minutes.
    Microwaving processed cauliflower in a glass bowl for cauliflower gnocchi.
  • Spread the microwaved cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel to cool. Once cool, wrap and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Return the dried cauliflower to the food processor. Add flour, garlic powder, and salt, and pulse until a sticky dough forms.
    Pulsing cauliflower, flour, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor for gnocchi.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and work in more flour until almost no longer sticky. Divide into 4 parts, and roll each into a long rope, no thicker than 1 inch. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form gnocchi.
    Uncooked cauliflower gnocchi dough and formed pieces on a cutting board.
  • Boil the gnocchi in salted boiling water for approximately 3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
    Homemade cauliflower gnocchi in a light gray bowl.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the gnocchi in batches until golden brown on all sides. Serve with preferred sauce.
    Golden fried gnocchi in a white skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 189mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Cauliflower Gnocchi
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