Description
Discover how to make delicious Cauliflower Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage and Kale in this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful and healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head (about 1.5 pounds (680 g) or 680 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter (57 grams)
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cups (480 ml) chopped kale (about 2.5 ounces (71 g) or 70 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated alternative cheese (25 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut cauliflower into florets and spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast cauliflower in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Let the roasted cauliflower cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor.
- Blend cauliflower until smooth and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the cauliflower puree.
- In a bowl, mix cauliflower puree, egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into four portions and roll each into a log about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut logs into 1-inch pieces to form gnocchi.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they float to the surface.
- Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped kale and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
- Remove kale from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sage leaves and cook until butter browns and sage becomes crispy.
- Return kale to the skillet and add gnocchi.
- Toss gnocchi and kale in the brown butter sage sauce.
- Season with additional salt if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeeze out excess moisture from the cauliflower puree to prevent the gnocchi from becoming too wet.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when sautéing the kale to ensure even cooking and proper wilting.
- Watch the browning butter carefully with sage leaves to avoid burning and maintain a delicious flavor.