CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI

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I came up with this cauliflower gnocchi recipe after trying Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi. This dish reminds me of cauliflower gratin, especially if you add Parmesan-but the gnocchi are also good on their own.-Ben Rogojan, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
Fried sage leaves, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cauliflower in basket. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain. When cauliflower is cool enough to handle, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry., Puree ricotta in a food processor until smooth, 20-30 seconds. Add cauliflower and egg yolk; process until smooth. Add 3/4 cup flour and pulse until mixture forms a soft dough, adding additional flour as needed. Divide dough into 4 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 1/2-in. pieces. , In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches until they float, 30-60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add gnocchi and cook over medium heat until gnocchi start to brown, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with sage, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges