Description
Delight your taste buds with this light and flavorful Cauliflower Orange Gnocchi recipe. Tender gnocchi with a hint of citrus and sage, tossed in a buttery orange sauce, makes for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Gnocchi:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 orange
Orange Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- Additional grated Parmesan and fresh orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower Gnocchi: Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture, then pulse in a food processor until smooth. Mix in flour, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and orange zest to form a dough.
- Shape and Cook Gnocchi: Roll dough into ropes, cut into pieces, and create ridges with a fork. Boil in salted water until they float to the surface.
- Make the Orange Sauce: Sauté cooked gnocchi in butter and oil until golden. Add orange juice and sage, toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and orange zest before serving.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, consider adding cream or toasted walnuts.
- Zest the orange just before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
