Sweet Potato Vegan Gnocchi

Name: Sweet Potato Vegan Gnocchi
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked white yam (skinned and mashed); 1 cup sweet potato (cooked and puréed); 1 cup rice flour; 2 cups chickpea flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup coco butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons fresh sage and thyme; 1/4 cup soaked cashew nuts (ground); 1 teaspoon whole white pepper (crushed)

By Dada Shivananda

Sweet Potato Vegan Gnocchi is a tasty and simple version of Italian gnocchi. It’s easy to make and simply yummy. Enjoy!

To make your gnocchi fluffy with sweet potato, use a variation of soft flours. In this recipe, we combined chickpea flour with others for an interesting twist.

Nutritional Benefits: Sweet potato is highly beneficial in Ayurveda. It is not only nutrient-dense but also satiating, supporting vital body functions including heart health. Often used as a tonic for the spleen, sweet potato helps balance Pitta and benefits Vata. A cup of steamed or baked sweet potato can provide up to 400% of the recommended daily vitamin A intake and about 50% of vitamin C, both crucial for a strong immune system during flu season. Additionally, it offers manganese for collagen production, along with potent antioxidants, minerals, and fiber to support digestive and heart health.

Prep Time18 min

Cook Time30 min

Total Time48 min

Servings8