Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Goats Cheese and Wilted Salad

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
Sweet and savory sweet potato gnocchi with tangy goat cheese and tossed salad
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg sweet potato
125 g parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
500 g plain flour
2 egg yolks
100 g rocket
100 g spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove , roasted
300 g goat cheese ( diced )
1/4 bunch basil leaves
150 g sun-dried tomatoes
salt
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
360
Sugar
5g
Fat
12g
Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Goats Cheese and Wilted Salad is an enticing vegetarian dish packed with flavor and nutrients. The dish features sweet potato gnocchi made from scratch and is combined with tangy goat cheese and a mixed tossed salad on the side. The gnocchi contains mashed sweet potato, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, egg yolks, and flour, while the tangy goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes add a salty contrast to the sweetness of the potatoes. The course is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a perfect dinner course to impress guests or as a special treat to family members.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
2.Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork and bake for 1 hour, or until soft.
3.Cool the sweet potatoes, cut them in half and scoop the flesh using a spoon.
4.In a bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potato, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, flour, egg yolks, salt and pepper until smooth and combined.
5.Roll the mixture into logs, then slice into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press with a fork to create a gnocchi shape.
6.Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Drain and set aside.
7.In a bowl, combine rocket, spinach, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, roasted garlic clove and salt and pepper to taste.
8.Toss the wilted salad with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Serve the gnocchi with tossed salad on the side.

PROS

The gnocchi made from sweet potatoes is a healthier alternative to traditional gnocchi.

The dish is a perfect mix of sweet and savory.

It’s easy to make and great for a vegetarian diet.

CONS

This dish can be messy and requires some manual labor in rolling the gnocchi.

The preparation time is longer than most pasta dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and C, potassium, and fiber, which aid in digestion and promote healthy skin.
Goat cheese is lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than other cheese and is a good source of protein and calcium.

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