Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes Prick with a fork and microwave until tender.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Add more if needed, a little at a time.
- ½ teaspoon salt
Method
Preparation
- Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave for 7 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Cut sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Mix in all-purpose flour and salt with a spoon, then combine well using your hands.
- Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead for about a minute until a soft, moist dough forms.
- Cut dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into long ropes and cut into small pillow-shaped gnocchi, about ½ inch or 1 cm in size.
- Optionally, shape gnocchi with your thumb on a gnocchi board or back of a fork to create ridges.
Cooking
- Cook gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove gnocchi with a spider or slotted spoon and add to your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Notes
Store leftover gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze uncooked gnocchi on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag.
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