Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

gluten free and keto friendly

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (26 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

317
Calories
14.1g
Fat
130mg
Cholesterol
537mg
Sodium
6.7g
Carbohydrate
17.4g
Protein
Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

Recipe Description

This Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi is a really great low carb, gluten free pasta dish which makes a regular appearance in my kitchen. The little gnocchi taste absolutely delicious and have a perfect gnocchi texture (which can be hard to achieve when using gluten free flours). Even better news is that this gnocchi is keto-friendly provided you use marinara sauce with no added sugar.

Start by steaming cauliflower rice in the microwave. Once you have squeezed the excess water from the cauliflower, mix it with egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, almond flour and melted mozzarella. Bring the dough together using your hands and chill for 10 minutes before rolling into logs and cutting into gnocchi. Cook for 1 minute in boiling salted water and serve with warm marinara sauce.

To make my Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Steam cauliflower rice

    3 min
    Step 1 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Steam 3 cups of cauliflower rice in the microwave for 3 minutes. Allow the cauliflower to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Squeeze excess water

    10 min
    Step 2 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    When it is cool enough to handle, squeeze as much of the excess moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Melt mozzarella

    1 min
    Step 3 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Place 2 cups of mozzarella in a heatproof bowl and microwave for 1 minute until melted.

  4. 4

    Assemble the gnocchi dough

    10 min
    Step 4 - Gluten Free Cauliflower GnocchiStep 4 - Gluten Free Cauliflower GnocchiStep 4 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Mix 2 egg yolks, 1 cup of Parmesan, and ⅓ cup of almond flour into the cauliflower rice. Season to taste with salt and stir in the melted mozzarella. Bring all the ingredients together into a dough using your hands.

  5. 5

    Chill dough

    10 min
    Step 5 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Divide the gnocchi dough into 4 evenly sized balls. Place the dough balls in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until firm.

  6. 6

    Make the gnocchi

    15 min
    Step 6 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Roll each dough ball into long logs. Slice into gnocchi shapes and gently press the top of each piece with a fork to create grooves.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate

    10 min
    Step 7 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Chill in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

  8. 8

    Cook the gnocchi

    3 min
    Step 8 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Cook the gnocchi for one minute In a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain immediately once cooked.

  9. 9

    Serve

    3 min
    Step 9 - Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Serve immediately with heated marinara sauce. Garnish with some Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.

This Cauliflower Gnocchi dish is simple, gluten free and keto-friendly too. Don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your keto posts on instagram!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Tanya
December 23, 2024
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Yummy! I made this gnocchi for a cozy dinner after a long work week and it totally hit the spot. The flavors are incredible, and I loved knowing it's gluten-free. Totally my new go-to recipe for comfort food.

Samantha Richards
November 12, 2024
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This gnocchi is super easy to make, it reminds me of the time I tried making regular gnocchi for my hubby's birthday. Total flop! But this recipe? Just perfect. Now we have a new family favorite.

Diana
April 8, 2024
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I was amazed how easy this Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi was to make. I whipped it up for a dinner party and my guests loved it. The texture was spot on, and I felt great serving a keto-friendly dish. It’s now a weekly staple.

Yasmine
October 12, 2023
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Yummy! My kids loved it, we had it for dinner last night and they couldn’t stop asking for more!

Bella
October 10, 2023
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OMG, this Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi is LIFE! 😍 I made it for my girls' night and they absolutely loved it! Super easy to whip up and tastes just like the real deal! Taste buds were dancing with that marinara! Can't wait to make it again!

KrazyK
November 30, 2022
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Superb! This Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi was a hit at our family dinner last night. My kids loved making the gnocchi with me - they even helped roll them! We topped it with marinara and everyone was happy. Can't wait to make it again!

Daphne Miller
September 26, 2022
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OMG, this gnocchi is the bomb! Made it for my friend night and everyone was blown away! So easy and super tasty!

Lucía
August 22, 2022
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Delicious and easy

Gillian
March 4, 2022
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Superb. I made this gnocchi for my kids’ birthday, and they loved it. We had a great time making it together. The texture was just right, and it was nice to see them enjoy a healthy meal. Will definitely make it again.

Xander Mitchell
November 11, 2021
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Superb, family loved!

Gina
July 8, 2021
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I made this gnocchi for our family dinner and it was a hit. So simple to make and tasted just like the real thing.

Xena
June 27, 2021
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This Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi is fantastic! My kids love it. I made it for dinner last week when we had friends over, and it was a hit. It's so easy to make, and the texture is just right. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

Dawn
June 27, 2021
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Simply superb dish!

Mikey
February 4, 2021
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Wow! I never thought gluten-free could taste this fab! Made it for my buddies last night and they loved it! Super easy and a total win! Can't wait to make it again!

HandymanHank
September 3, 2020
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Dude, this gluten free cauliflower gnocchi is the bomb! I made it for a family night, and the kids went nuts over it. I didn't even have to bribe 'em with dessert. It's so easy to whip up and tastes just like the real deal. Totally a keeper!

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