Dairy-Free Fried Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Elevate your weeknight meals with this *Dairy-Free Fried Gnocchi with Sage Butter*, a flavorful and indulgent twist on a classic Italian favorite. Featuring pillowy vegan gnocchi sautéed in olive oil until golden and crispy, this recipe is brought to life with a fragrant sage butter sauce made with plant-based butter, garlic, and fresh sage leaves. A hint of lemon juice brightens the dish, while optional nutritional yeast adds a touch of cheesy, umami goodness—all without a drop of dairy! Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for vegan diets or anyone seeking a lighter spin on comfort food. Serve it as a standalone dinner or a luxurious side dish, and garnish with extra sage for a pop of herbaceous flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Store-bought vegan gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 10 leaves Fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast (optional for cheesy flavor)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the vegan gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes or until they float to the surface.
Drain the gnocchi and set aside while you prepare the butter sauce.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the cooked gnocchi in a single layer. Fry undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on one side.
Flip the gnocchi and fry the other side for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the vegan butter.
Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped sage leaves, sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sage becomes crispy.
Season the sage butter with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Return the fried gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sage butter.
If using, sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the gnocchi and gently toss to combine.
Serve the fried gnocchi hot, garnished with additional sage leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
