Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

A cheap but delicious recipe to try out!

(Image: Freya Hughes)

This super simple, budget friendly recipe is the perfect addition to your uni meal rotation!

Ingredients:

(makes 2 servings)

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes
  • 100g of Flour (to start)
  • Butter

Optional Toppings:

  • Sun dried tomatoes
  • Sage
  • Garlic
  • Chorizo or Sausage
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Oregano

Method:

  • Microwave the sweet potatoes whole until they are tender and soft inside (recommend checking after 3 minute intervals – make sure your microwave doesn’t steam up).
  • Then, slice open the potatoes, scoop out the inside and place it into a bowl.
  • Next, mash the sweet potato until there are no lumps.
  • Add the flour and mix until the dough is no longer sticky. (I recommend starting with 100g of flour – but it depends on how large the potatoes are).
  • Then roll the dough out into a line.
  • Chop the dough into bite sized pieces – optionally roll and shape them.
  • Place the gnocchi into boiling water for approximately 2 minutes – until they float.
  • Afterwards, drain the water.
  • Place the gnocchi into a hot pan with butter – season and cook until they are slightly golden brown and crispy.
  • Garnish with sun dried tomatoes and sage.
  • Optionally add sausage or chorizo for variety.

Prices (ALDI)

£1.19 = 1 kg of Sweet Potatoes
£0.79 = 1.5kg Plain Flour
£1.59 = Sun dried tomato 208g

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