Can I Freeze Homemade Gnocchi?

Yes! Cauliflower gnocchi is perfect for meal prep, because it’s super easy to make ahead of time and just pop in the freezer for a quick meal. The key is just to freeze it before it is cooked. All you have to do is place the pieces in a sealable bag, and lay them flat in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Can I cook Gnocchi from Frozen?

It is best to cook gnocchi once thawed, but it can be boiled from frozen. You’ll just want to make sure to use plenty of water, and split the pasta pieces into two different batches to prevent them from sticking together.

Can I use a Different Type of Flour?

Yes, I’ve tested this recipe with both cassava flour, chickpea flour, and oat flour, and they all turn out great! Oat flour has a slightly grittier texture but holds the sauce much better than gnocchi made with chickpea flour. Chickpea flour gnocchi still tastes great! It’s just better used in soups and casseroles rather than pasta recipes.

Can I use Pre-Frozen Riced Cauliflower?

I don't recommend it. The bagged riced cauliflower you find in the freezer section of your local grocer is just going to have too much liquid in it. If you try it anyhow, be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as you can and increase the starch and flour.

What if My Batter is Too Moist to Roll? How Can I Make the Batter Hold Together?

If you find your dough is too moist and won’t stick together, thoroughly mix in 1 more Tablespoon of starch, and roll the dough back into a ball. You might need to let it chill a bit longer in order to become sticky. Keep in mind the texture of the gnocchi will vary depending on how much extra starch you use. However, the taste is still delish!

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe 3 ways!

Name: Cauliflower Gnocchi (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: PT-952281H11M12S
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 460 grams cauliflower florets (3 1/2 – 4 cups or about 1 medium head). 360 grams after cooked and water strained.; pinch of salt; 1 Tablespoon of olive oil; 1/2 cup (60 grams) gluten free oat flour or chickpea flour (see notes); 3-4 Tablespoons (30 grams) tapioca starch or potato starch; Optional – 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Description

This Cauliflower Gnocchi recipe can be baked, boiled, or cooked in the air fryer for gluten-free comfort food that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

Ingredients

Units Scale

460 grams cauliflower florets (3 1/2 – 4 cups or about 1 medium head). 360 grams after cooked and water strained.
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 cup (60 grams) gluten free oat flour or chickpea flour (see notes)
3–4 Tablespoons (30 grams) tapioca starch or potato starch
Optional – 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Cook the cauliflower by steaming in the microwave for 3 or 4 minutes or on the stovetop. To steam, place cauliflower and 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes or until cauliflower is tender, stir occasionally.
Remove excess water by squeezing cauliflower with a cheesecloth or a thin towel.
Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor. Blend until riced. Then add salt and oil. Blend again until cauliflower puree/mash is formed. Set aside.
Combine flour, starch, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add to the mashed cauliflower in the food processor. Blend ingredients until combined.
Transfer batter to a large mixing bowl and shape into a soft dough ball. Then place it in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill and harden.
With well floured hands, roll dough on a floured surface creating a gnocchi log by rolling it out to about 6-inches wide. Once rolled, cut the dough into 1-inch by 3/4-inch squares.
Make ridges in the dough by rolling the dough down the edge of the fork to make the signature gnocchi lines. Bake using one of the three methods below.
After baking, air frying, or boiling place cauliflower gnocchi in a deep skillet with choice of sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Baking Methods for Gnocchi

BAKE – Preheat oven to 400F. Bake gnocchi for 8 minutes, place on a greased baking sheet. Flip the pieces and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes until golden.

AIR FRYER – Spray Air Fryer with cooking oil and place gnocchi on the grate-lined bottom. Preheat Air Fryer to 400F degrees and air fry for about 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the gnocchi halfway and spray it with cooking spray to get a little more crispy.

BOILING – Boil 6 cups of salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt). Gently place the gnocchi in the boiling water and cook until they float to the top of the water, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop out the gnocchi and place on a sheet pan or in a skillet to brown. Once boiled, the gnocchi can immediately be tossed in a sauce, soup, or cooked in a casserole, etc.

Notes

Oat flour, chickpea flour, or Cassava flour: You can find cassava flour on Amazon or through Bob’s Red Mill. All these flours work well with the potato starch but I found that oat flour is the easiest to make/find. The chickpea flour air fries well but keep in mind it absorbs a lot of the sauce fast! They all will work but do keep in mind the texture slightly varies.

Potato starch or tapioca starch is used as a binder to bind the cauliflower puree together. Tapioca starch works best with oat/chickpea flour.

Once cooked, the gnocchi can be kept for 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a microwave-safe dish or in an oiled sauté pan until warmed through.

Prep Time: 10
Chill Time: 20
Cook Time: 10
Category: main dish
Method: oven
Cuisine: Italian