Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional gnocchi, made with cauliflower and served with a flavorful pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rice the cauliflower and steam it until tender.
- In a bowl, combine the riced cauliflower, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until a dough forms, then shape into small gnocchi pieces.
- Place the gnocchi on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a pan, heat the pesto sauce and add the baked gnocchi, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add vegetables or protein to the dish for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cauliflower Gnocchi, Pesto, Healthy Recipe, Gluten Free