Smoked Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Spicy Pumpkin Sauce

A unique twist on traditional gnocchi, this dish features soft and fluffy smoked sweet potato dumplings tossed in a rich and spicy pumpkin sauce, all while being fully plant-based.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 large Sweet potatoes
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Rice flour
• 2 tsp Nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup Canned pumpkin
• 2 tbsp Vegan butter
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork a few times, and bake them in the oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

2. 2

   Step 2: While the sweet potatoes are baking, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, nutritional yeast, and salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   Step 3: Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool down for a few minutes, then peel them and mash them in a bowl.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the bowl with the flour mixture, and mix until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Step 5: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.

6. 6

   Step 6: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a long rope.

7. 7

   Step 7: Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces, and press the tines of a fork into each piece to create the gnocchi texture.

8. 8

   Step 8: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the gnocchi for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

9. 9

   Step 9: While the gnocchi are cooking, combine the pumpkin puree, canned pumpkin, vegan butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.

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    Step 10: Heat the sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

💡 Pro Tips

To make this recipe extra special, top the gnocchi with some toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh sage leaves. Also, be sure to not over-mix the gnocchi dough, or it will become tough.

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