CindyGnocchi is a popular staple in Italian cuisine, and it is loved across the world, but there’s one slight issue: it is not vegan-friendly as it is usually made with eggs. Thankfully, this is not a big issue, as this vegan gnocchi recipe gives you the same results but with only plant-based ingredients. And if you love gnocchi as a vegan, you can continue eating them with this recipe.
Vegan Gnocchi Recipe
This vegan gnocchi recipe does a good job of making tender, pillowy, and chewy gnocchi that are delicious. They taste just like the classic gnocchi, but this time, they only used vegan ingredients. The recipe is also simple to prepare, even as a beginner, you can easily get a hold of it.
How to Prepare Vegan Gnocchi Recipe
Once you have all the ingredients ready, you only need a couple of minutes in the kitchen, and your delicious vegan gnocchi will be ready. Here’s all you need to know.
Ingredients for Preparing Vegan Gnocchi
Here are the ingredients you need to prepare the vegan gnocchi at home.
- 2 lbs of Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Your favorite sauce
Instructions on Preparing Homemade Vegan Gnocchi
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the yummy homemade vegan gnocchi.
Preparing the Gnocchi
Step 1: Wash the potatoes under running water. Fill a large pot with water and add the potatoes, then bring to a boil.
Step 2: Keep cooking for about 15-18 minutes, or until you can easily pierce a fork through the entire potato.
Step 3: Strain the potatoes and set aside to cool until it is easy to touch. While waiting for that, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4: When the potato is cool to the touch, peel off the skins using your fingers or a peeler. Using the fine grater side of a cheese grater, grate the potatoes.
Step 5: Get a clean work surface. Pour the flour on it, then whisk in the salt and nutmeg.
Step 6: Make a hollow hole in the center of the flour, then add in the grated potatoes and olive oil.
Step 7: Use your hands to mix together until it all comes together to form a soft dough. If the dough is very sticky, add a bit more flour, then mix again, until you have a slightly firm texture.
Step 8: Divide the dough into 4 pieces, take each piece, and then roll it into a rope that is about 1 inch thick. Cut it into small gnocchi pieces and to shape it, roll each piece down using a fork. Repeat this step for the remaining parts of the dough.
Step 9: Your gnocchi is ready, and all you have to do is cook it.
Cooking the Gnocchi
Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use a large wooden spoon to drop some gnocchi into the water and allow them to cook. When dropped, they will sink to the bottom and later rise to the top when they’re done, after about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Using a slotted spoon, scoop up the gnocchi, letting the excess water drain off, then set aside in a bowl. Repeat the steps above with the rest of the gnocchi until they’re all cooked.
Step 3: In a large skillet, warm up your sauce, then transfer the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and allow to cook for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
- If you want this to be gluten-free, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour like oat flour in the same proportions.
Vegan Gnocchi Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Wash the potatoes under running water. Fill a large pot with water and add the potatoes, then bring to a boil.
- Keep cooking for about 15-18 minutes, or until you can easily pierce a fork through the entire potato.
- Strain the potatoes and set aside to cool until it is easy to touch. While waiting for that, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- When the potato is cool to the touch, peel off the skins using your fingers or a peeler. Using the fine grater side of a cheese grater, grate the potatoes.
- Get a clean work surface. Pour the flour on it, then whisk in the salt and nutmeg.
- Make a hollow hole in the center of the flour, then add in the grated potatoes and olive oil.
- Use your hands to mix together until it all comes together to form a soft dough. If the dough is very sticky, add a bit more flour, then mix again, until you have a slightly firm texture.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces, take each piece, and then roll it into a rope that is about 1 inch thick. Cut it into small gnocchi pieces and to shape it, roll each piece down using a fork. Repeat this step for the remaining parts of the dough.
- Your gnocchi is ready, and all you have to do is cook it.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use a large wooden spoon to drop some gnocchi into the water and allow them to cook. When dropped, they will sink to the bottom and later rise to the top when they're done, after about 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop up the gnocchi, letting the excess water drain off, then set aside in a bowl. Repeat the steps above with the rest of the gnocchi until they're all cooked.
- In a large skillet, warm up your sauce, then transfer the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and allow to cook for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- If you want this to be gluten-free, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour like oat flour in the same proportions.
This vegan gnocchi recipe comes out feeling pillowy, soft, and chewy, and it tastes just like the classic version. When paired with your favorite sauce, you have a spectacular dish that tastes delicious and heartwarming. When you try out this recipe, make sure to drop a comment below.
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