Low Carb Fried Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Transform your dinner table with this *Low Carb Fried Gnocchi with Sage Butter*, a mouthwatering twist on an Italian classic designed to fit your low-carb lifestyle. Made with a clever cauliflower and almond flour dough, these golden, pan-fried pillows are crisp on the outside and light on the inside, creating a satisfying texture that's hard to resist. Infused with rich, nutty Parmesan cheese and seasoned with garlic and black pepper, the gnocchi are then elevated with a luscious sage butter sauce. The butter browns to perfection, complementing the aromatic, crispy sage leaves for a decadent finish. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is gluten-free, keto-friendly, and ideal for those seeking comfort food without the carb overload. Serve warm with an optional sprinkle of extra cheese, and watch this dish become your new weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cauliflower florets
- 150 grams Almond flour
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 10 leaves Fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Start by steaming the cauliflower florets until they are very tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain thoroughly to remove as much moisture as possible.
Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a food processor, and pulse until it achieves a smooth, mashed consistency.
Place the mashed cauliflower into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any remaining liquid.
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a dough forms.
On a lightly floured surface, roll sections of the dough into long cylindrical shapes (about 1 inch in diameter), and then cut into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.
To create ridges, gently roll each piece over the back of a fork.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi in batches, frying them until golden and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the gnocchi from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt and begin to brown slightly.
Add the fresh sage leaves to the butter. Let them fry until they become crispy and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Return the fried gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat well in the sage butter sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 212.6 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 3488 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1073 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1663 mg | 35% | |
*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.
