Stir things up this Thanksgiving without discussing politics. This recipe for sweet potato gnocchi with chimichurri sauce is an “out of the ordinary” way to serve up the holiday favorite… or just to eat anytime you want sweet potatoes. It is sure to become a new favorite.
Before you start:
The chimichurri sauce can be made in advance… and doubled if you want to use it for other applications afterward.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chimichurri Sauce
A comforting, pillowy, and delicious dish.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time1 hr
- Total Time1 hr 20 min
- Yield6
- Energy305 cal
The ingredients:
For the gnocchi:
- 3 cups mashed, cooked sweet potato (about 3 potatoes)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 2½ cups flour + more as needed
- olive oil to sauté
For the chimichurri sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh oregano
- ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
The Method:
For the gnocchi:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water, just as you would for pasta. Cook the gnocchi in batches to make sure there is enough room for them to move around. When the gnocchi float to the top of the water, they are done. Remove them with a spider or slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to dry.
Add a bit of olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the cooked gnocchi in batches. Do not overcrowd the skillet. Toss the gnocchi frequently to brown all sides. Remove to drain away excess oil and continue with the remaining gnocchi.
Place gnocchi in a serving bowl and top with chimichurri sauce. Toss before serving.
For the chimichurri sauce:
Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a food processor. Pulse several times reduce ingredients to small pieces.
With the food processor on the lowest speed, drizzle in olive oil. Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust the salt as desired. Pulse again to incorporate.
- Amount per serving
- Calories305
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat10.5 g13.46%
- Total Carbohydrate46.6 g16.95%
- Protein6.6 g13.2%
NOTE: These nutritional values have NOT been verified by any laboratory. They are estimates based on publicly available information to help you make informed food choices.
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