I have been working as a Registered Dietitian for 8 years now, the majority of which has been spent working as a clinical inpatient RD in a hospital. I specialize primarily in critical care and stroke nutrition. In 2020 I opened my virtual private practice, Gut Healthy Dietitian, where I specialize primarily in gut and digestive-health related diseases and conditions. I have an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition as well as a Graduate Diploma of Integrated Dietetic Internship.

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Blush Sauce

Name: Cauliflower Gnocchi with Blush Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour; Kosher Salt; Marinara Sauce; Raw Cashews; Water

Recipe by Kelsey Russell-Murray

Ingredients

Time

20m

Serves

This 3-ingredient cauliflower gnocchi is just as pillowy-on-the-inside and crispy-on-the-outside as traditional gnocchi, with the added health benefits of being made from cauliflower. This dish is a great lower-carbohydrate option for those with hormonal issues such as PCOS and to prevent blood sugar spikes. Making your own homemade gnocchi is surprisingly easy with this recipe. Cauliflower, flour and salt are combined in a food processor, rolled and cut into bite-sized gnocchi, pan fried and topped with a delicious sauce!

Vegan

Dinner

30-Minute Meal

Ingredients

3/4 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 1/2 cups

Marinara Sauce

1/2 cup

Raw Cashews

1/2 cup

Water

Instructions

Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook for 5-7 minutes until fork tender. Drain.

Add raw cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling water to soak.

Allow cauliflower to cool for 10 minutes. Wrap cauliflower in a tea towel and squeeze as much excess water out of cauliflower as possible.

Add cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is in small crumbles. Add flour and salt and pulse until a soft, sticky dough forms.

Add cauliflower dough to a floured work surface. Cut into 4 equal sections. Roll each section into a thin rope and cut each rope into bite-size gnocchi pieces.

Split gnocchi into two equal batches. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and first batch of gnocchi and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes, turning halfway. Repeat with the second batch of gnocchi. Add a splash of water at the end of cooking to finish cooking the gnocchi throughout.

Drain cashews and add cashews with water to a blender and blend until smooth to create a cashew cream. Add marinara and stir until combined.

Add your sauce to the pan with the gnocchi. Toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Substitutions: Substitute gluten-free flour 1:1 for whole wheat flour if gluten free. Swap blush sauce for marinara or pesto sauce instead. Swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour if you prefer!