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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Creamy Butternut Sauce


  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the sauce

  • 1 lb butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper (omit pepper for AIP)
  • 12 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, omit if desired)

For the skillet

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 46 sage leaves
  • 1012 oz cauliflower gnocchi (Trader Joe’s brand, or this for AIP)
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 tsp thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the sauce, add the butternut squash to a pot and cover it with coconut milk,  white wine and seasonings (reserving the nutritional yeast). Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes or until the squash is very fork tender. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a blender and blending the remainder of the ingredients until very smooth. Add nutritional yeast to taste.
  2. Prepare the crispy sage by heating the olive oil over low heat. Add the sage and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until crisp. Set aside.
  3. If using homemade gnocchi, boil the gnocchi as directed and bake in the oven before adding to the pan.
  4. If using frozen, storebought gnocchi, add the gnocchi to the pan with the olive oil and cook for a few minutes on each side to allow to crisp.
  5. Pour the sauce over the gnocchi and stir to coat. Top with cooked and chopped bacon and crispy sage leaves and fresh thyme.

Notes

Nutritional yeast is optional for a cheesy flavor.

The Trader Joe’s gnocchi is not AIP. Use the homemade version to keep this recipe AIP.

All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 456
  • Fat: 36.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 28.4g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10.8g