You had me at (cauliflower) gnocchi

Cauliflower gnocchi – love it or hate it? It should be no surprise that my love saga for cauliflower continues with another hit from @traderjoes. Light and pillowy, these puffs of gnocchi were perfection when slathered in a sage butter sauce. Get the saucey dEATs below!

First there was rice, then there was pizza crust and now, cauliflower gnocchi? How do I love thee cauliflower? Let me count the ways…this gnocchi was legit pillowy perfection made with 75% cauliflower plus cassava flour, potato starch, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Gnocchi, for those unfamiliar, is a soft doughy dumpling that is traditionally made from flour, potato and eggs. It’s an Italian dish that is most often a replacement for pasta. I’ve made gnocchi from scratch and it’s a time-intensive process that takes some trial and error to get the perfect soft texture. For that reason, this easy prep gnocchi was a major delighter – with the gluten-free aspect being another bonus!

The Trader Joe’s gnocchi comes in a 12 oz. frozen package for just $2.69 – a total steal, though you’ll want a substantial side. The package claims to serve 2.5, but two servings is more reasonable – maybe even 1 if that’s all you’re eating. There are three ways to prep the gnocchi, but I’d recommend the stove top for that perfect sear. It offered a nice crunch in contrast to the soft texture of the gnocchi. I served mine with a rich and flavorful sage butter sauce that was super simple to prepare, but this would also be good with a pesto or even a simple marinara sauce. You could also make this a more substantial dish with additives like asparagus, peas or roasted red peppers.

Sage Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
– 1 package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
– 3 T butter (or ghee)
– 8 fresh sage leaves

 

Directions:

Step 1: Heat a skillet over the stove top to medium and empty the contents of the Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi into the pan. Add 1/4 C of water, cover, and cook until heated through and the water is evaporated – roughly 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 2: Add the 3 T of butter or ghee to the pan. Allow to sizzle 2-3 minutes or until the butter starts to brown and gives off a rich nutty scent.

Step 3: Remove from the burner and add the fresh sage leaves. Stir to combine and serve with your favorite side dish.

Bon appetit friends!