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Sweet potato cassava gnocchi in a cast iron pan with fresh sage.

Sweet Potato Cassava Gnocchi

Drool-worthy sweet potato cassava gnocchi with a vegan garlic & sage brown butter sauce. Comforting, hearty and totally skin-loving.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Katie Stewart

Ingredients

For the Gnocchi:

  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 ¼ cups cassava flour
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

For the Sauce:

  • 6 tbsp of vegan butter (see notes)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ⅓ cup fresh sage (chopped)
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Gnocchi:

  • Combine all ingredients for the gnocchi in a bowl, mixing to form a dough.
  • Divide the dough into quarters.
  • Place 1 quarter of the dough onto a surface lightly dusted with cassava flour and roll into a rope approx. ¾ inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 3 dough pieces.
  • If desired, make ridges using a gnocchi board by gently rolling the gnocchi across the board. Alternatively, see the fork method that we used in the notes below.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ¼ of the gnocchi into the pot and cook until they rise to the top (about 2 mins).
  • Remove the gnocchi from the water using a sieve. Repeat with remaining 3 batches of gnocchi.
  • Over medium-high heat, warm 1 tsp avocado oil in a pan. Working in batches, add gnocchi and cook each side until brown (about 1-2 minutes per side). Transfer to a bowl.

For the Sauce:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sage and cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly. The garlic/sage butter is ready when the garlic is golden brown and sage is crispy.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the garlic/sage-infused butter over the sautéed gnocchi. Serve immediately.

Notes

Non-Dairy Butter Recommendations:
  • Nuts for Butter Salted Original Organic & Dairy-Free Butter
  • Miyoko’s Creamy Salted Plant Milk Butter
  • Le Grand Vegan Plant Butter for All
 
Fork Method for Gnocchi Ridges:
  • Lightly dust the gnocchi pieces with cassava four.
  • While supporting each piece with your thumb and index finger, roll the back of a fork over the gnocchi while applying gentle pressure to create small ridges.