Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Honey and Red Chili Oil

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Pillowy gnocchi get a kick of heat from the chili oil and sweetness from the honey. This dish packs in so much flavor and texture, plus the opportunity to add a bounty of fresh herbs if you choose. A bright, zesty, fun dinner for the family or a party. 

This recipe yields 8-10

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large sweet potato, steamed until soft (approximately 2 cups)
  • 1 large japanese sweet potato, steamed until soft (approximately 2 cups)
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1-2 lemons
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped herbs of choice (thyme and sage are great options but feel free to use any you have on hand)
  • 1 large sweet potato, steamed until soft
  • 1 large japanese sweet potato, steamed until soft
  • 300 grams gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1-2 lemons
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped herbs of choice (thyme and sage are great options but feel free to use any you have on hand)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl add both of the steamed soft sweet potatoes and butter. Mash or use a mixer until the ingredients resemble a mashed potato like texture. It’s okay if there are some smaller potato pieces that appear to remain.  

  2. Add 2 cups of flour to the large bowl with the sweet potatoes. Combine until a dough-like consistency is formed. At this point, take the dough out of the bowl and place on your floured surface countertop. Add the remaining flour if the dough is too sticky. Now you will have a ball of dough ready to make into gnocchi pieces.   

  3. With a knife or pastry cutter, cut off a section of the dough and roll into ¾ of an inch tube like form. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside for cooking. 

  4. In a medium pan bring water to a boil. Once your water is boiling add the gnocchi pieces and boil for 1-2 minutes. Stir them in case they are stuck together. They will float to the top when they are ready. This process is fast and easy.

  5. Once the gnocchi are floating in the water transfer them to a medium saucepan on medium heat and toss with the chill oil, honey, salt, and pepper. 

  6. Finish with fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh herbs of choice.