Best 6 Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipes

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**Cauliflower Gnocchi: A Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Delight**

Cauliflower gnocchi is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. Made with a combination of cauliflower, almond flour, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is low in carbohydrates and gluten-free, making it a great option for those following a keto, paleo, or gluten-free diet. It's also a great way to sneak more vegetables into your meals, especially for picky eaters. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish with your favorite sauce, meat or fish. With its tender and fluffy texture, nutty flavor, and countless variations, cauliflower gnocchi is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Try the classic recipe with a simple tomato sauce, or explore creative variations like pesto gnocchi, bacon and goat cheese gnocchi, or even a sweet potato gnocchi for a unique twist. The possibilities are endless, so get ready to satisfy your taste buds with this flavorful and nutritious dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY BAKED CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI



Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Gnocchi image

Want to have more veggies at dinner? This easy and delicious veggie-packed recipe will have your family begging for seconds.

Provided by Green Giant

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pinch Spice Islands® Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Oregano
1 (8 ounce) package curly kale, stemmed and torn into 2-inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 (10 ounce) packages Green Giant® Cauliflower Gnocchi
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and oregano and cook, stirring throughout, 2 minutes. Add kale a handful at a time, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and add to tomato sauce mixture. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan, stirring to combine, about 1 minute. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake until cheese is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.7 calories, Carbohydrate 88.4 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1637.4 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI RECIPE BY TASTY



Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, pesto sauce

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups cauliflower, roughly chopped
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
pesto sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the cauliflower to a steamer basket set over a medium pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for 10 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a clean dish towel and squeeze the excess water into a bowl.
  • Transfer the squeezed cauliflower to a food processor. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil and pulse until the dough forms a ball.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes, or until the dough bounces back when poked.
  • Shape the dough into a ball, then cut into 4 equal pieces.
  • Working 1 piece at a time, cut in half again, then roll out a rope about 6 inches (3-cm) long and 1 inch (2-cm) wide. Slice each rope into ½-inch (1-cm) pieces.
  • Roll each piece along the back of a fork to create a line pattern.
  • Transfer the gnocchi to a large pot of salted boiling water. Boil until the gnocchi float to the surface, 3-5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Toss the gnocchi with pesto sauce and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN & CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken & Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, frozen cauliflower gnocchi, celery stalks, small yellow onion, garlic, shredded carrots, Pacific Foods® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh thyme leaf, half & half, baby spinach, chicken, fresh parsley

Provided by Campbell's

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package frozen cauliflower gnocchi
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 box Pacific Foods® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf
1 cup half & half
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups chicken, cooked, diced
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen cauliflower gnocchi. Sauté until they begin to turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the gnocchi from the pan and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and Pacific Foods® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the pepper, salt, thyme, half-and-half, spinach, and chicken. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and chicken is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the gnocchi to the soup and stir to combine.
  • Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922 calories, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES



Cauliflower Gnocchi with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomatoes image

Pull from your freezer, pantry, and refrigerator to make this quick-cooking, deeply satisfying cauliflower gnocchi dish.

Provided by Green Giant

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

kosher salt, or to taste
2 (10 ounce) packages Green Giant® Cauliflower Gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup prepared pesto
½ cup B&G® Sun Dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup toasted, sliced almonds
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with kosher salt. Add cauliflower gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Drain gnocchi well.
  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes. Stir gently to turn the gnocchi onto their other side. Cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the reserved cooking liquid, then pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon juice. Stir very gently to combine and coat the gnocchi. Remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately topped with almonds and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1467.3 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI



Cauliflower Gnocchi image

Gnocchi, or Italian dumplings, are traditionally made with flour and potatoes, but they can also be made with ricotta or other vegetables like pumpkin or spinach. Here, they're made with a combination of cauliflower and potato. The cauliflower is roasted alongside the potato, which helps intensify the vegetable's natural sweetness. If short on time, the gnocchi can be made in advance through Step 4 and frozen. (Arrange gnocchi in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then pack into resealable freezer bags.) When ready to use, sauté the frozen gnocchi as in Step 5, increasing the cook time as needed, or heat gently in tomato sauce, or even just melted butter, until tender.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, pastas, project, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 small head cauliflower (about 8 ounces)
1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 ounces), plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg yolk
Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons drained capers
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the gnocchi: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap cauliflower and potato separately in aluminum foil. Roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 hour. Unwrap and let cool slightly. Cut cauliflower into 4 equal pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Halve potato lengthwise and scoop out flesh into bowl; discard skin.
  • Press roasted cauliflower and potato through a ricer onto a clean work surface. Sprinkle 3/4 cup flour and the salt evenly on top and set the yolk on the vegetables. Using a bench scraper or long side of a metal spatula, cut into the mixture, folding over and blending in the flour and yolk into the riced cauliflower mixture, until well incorporated, dusting work surface with flour occasionally to prevent sticking. Gather mixture into a ball and gently knead a few times to form a soft dough. Cut into 2 equal pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into a 3/4-inch-thick log that is about 24 inches long. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-inch pieces and transfer gnocchi to a lightly floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Add half the gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they start to float, then simmer just until puffed and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. (Do pay attention: If the gnocchi are boiled too long, they will start to disintegrate.) Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to an oiled baking sheet and roll to generously coat in oil to prevent gnocchi from sticking to one another. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add half the gnocchi and half the capers and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in half of radishes and half of lemon juice (it may splatter). Divide in 2 shallow bowls and top with chives. Repeat with remaining butter, gnocchi, capers, radishes, lemon juice and chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 402, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 506 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GNOCCHI AND CAULIFLOWER PICCATA



Gnocchi and Cauliflower Piccata image

Although the culinary use of "piccata" usually refers to thinly sliced or pounded meats used in Italian cooking, this recipe takes inspiration from the lemon-butter-parsley sauce typically served with chicken or veal piccata. After a few minutes in a hot skillet, store-bought gnocchi become crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, making them the perfect partner to crisp-tender cauliflower and the lemony sauce, which is also studded with capers.

Provided by Justin Chapple

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces cauliflower florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 a medium head)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
12 ounces store-bought potato gnocchi
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup drained brine-packed capers
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and barely softened, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons broth, cover and cook until the broth is evaporated and the cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the gnocchi and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until softened and the gnocchi are crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the reserved cauliflower to the gnocchi, then stir in the lemon juice, capers, red pepper flakes and the remaining 1/3 cup of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook, stirring gently, until the gnocchi and cauliflower are coated in the sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use a medium-sized head of cauliflower that is fresh and tightly packed. Avoid heads that have brown spots or blemishes.
  • Grate the cauliflower finely: This will help the gnocchi to come together and cook evenly. You can use a box grater or a food processor fitted with the grater attachment.
  • Press out the excess moisture from the cauliflower: This will help the gnocchi to be light and fluffy. You can use a cheesecloth-lined colander or a kitchen towel to press out the moisture.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the gnocchi dough: Over-mixing the dough will make the gnocchi tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the gnocchi in batches: This will prevent the gnocchi from sticking together. Add the gnocchi to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top.
  • Serve the gnocchi immediately: Gnocchi are best served hot, topped with your favorite sauce or pesto.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower gnocchi is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sauces. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan main course or a fun and unique side dish, cauliflower gnocchi is sure to please everyone at your table.

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