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homemade cauliflower gnocchi

Homemade Cauliflower Gnocchi (Copycat Trader Joe's)

Lexi Finke
This homemade cauliflower gnocchi is a copycat version of one of my favorite Trader Joe's products, ever! It's such an easy, delicious, and versatile meal. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce, or on it's own with a protein!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Boiling Pot
  • Saute Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh cauliflower florets 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup cassava flour plus more for rolling surface
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned cauliflower florets and boil for about 20 minutes until fork tender.
  • Drain the water and add the cooked cauliflower to a clean dish towel. Let it cool for about 10 minutes or until it's no longer hot to the touch.
  • Using the clean dish towel, squeeze out ALL water possible from the cauliflower. Use those muscles!
  • Once you've squeezed out all the water you can, add that cauliflower to a large food processor along with about half the cassava flour. Pulse until a dough forms.
  • Add the remaining cassava flour and sea salt and pulse once again. *If your food processor struggles, remove the dough ball and knead in the remaining cassava flour by hand.
  • Transfer the dough ball to a clean, floured surface. Once it's kneaded into a ball, quarter the dough and roll in skinny "snakes" about 1/2 an inch thick.
  • Once you have your "snake" pieces rolled, cut into small 1 inch pieces.
  • Heat your saute pan on medium heat with a tablespoon olive oil. Add the gnocchi leaving some room in between each piece. Cook each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add about 1/4 cup water and a lid to the pan to let the gnocchi pieces steam for about 2 more minutes. Remove the gnocchi, add your favorite sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcal
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