Southern-Style Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sage Brown Butter

This creative take on a Southern classic brings together the warmth of roasted sweet potatoes and the earthiness of sage, all coming together in a comforting, autumnal dish that is sure to delight.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet Potatoes
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Rice Flour
• 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 2 tbsp Sage Leaves
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tsp Paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork a few times and roast for 45 minutes, or until tender.

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   Step 2: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Peel the skin off and mash in a bowl.

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   Step 3: Using a ricer or a food processor, mash the sweet potatoes until they're smooth.

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   Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rice flour, and pumpkin puree.

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   Step 5: Add the sage leaves, brown sugar, coconut oil, and nutritional yeast to the bowl and stir to combine.

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   Step 6: Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the bowl and stir until the dough comes together.

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   Step 7: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope.

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   Step 8: Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.

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   Step 9: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi for 5-7 minutes, or until they float.

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    Step 10: While the gnocchi are cooking, melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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    Step 11: Add the sage leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

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    Step 12: Remove the gnocchi from the pot with a slotted spoon and add them to the skillet with the sage.

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    Step 13: Cook the gnocchi in the skillet for 1-2 minutes, or until they're lightly browned and crispy.

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    Step 14: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pumpkin puree and apple cider vinegar.

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    Step 15: Serve the gnocchi hot with the brown butter sauce spooned over the top.

💡 Pro Tips

To freeze the gnocchi, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place the sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the gnocchi to a freezer-safe bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

📊 Nutrition per Serving