It’s already time for another Recipe ReDux and I don’t know if I’ve ever been more excited for one. Let’s take a look at this month’s theme!
DIY Kitchen Essentials
What favorite kitchen staples do you now make from scratch – but in the past you purchased? Show us your best DIY recipe for keeping cupboards, fridge or freezer stocked with healthy basics. Think homemade frozen waffles, salad dressing, broth or other kitchen essentials.
I think that’s basically the story of my life, no? Since getting into healthy living I’ve learned SO much about making things from scratch and how simple it can be to make your favorite store-bought things at home. I went through so many options for my recipe… almond butter? bread? granola bars? waffles? … the list goes on and on. Almost everything I eat now is homemade and it feels AWESOME. Both how it makes me feel eating it and the satisfaction that I made it myself.
I actually have had this recipe in the drafts for a while but when I saw the theme, I knew it was going to be my post. Since it’s TWO things that I now make homemade, I figured it would work better than anything. Plus, sweet potato gnocchi? broccoli almond pesto? It was probably the most gourmet meal I’ve ever made.
As for some life updates, I have the conference track meet today. Four days of school next week then two more the week after and then FREEDOM! I honestly can’t even believe I’ll be halfway done with high school. Maybe I don’t want it to go by so fast.
Also, on Monday after eating pizza, three cupcakes, a scotcheroo (atop layers of cookie dough and brownie), a chocolate chip cookie, and a chocolate covered oreo – all at 9:30 IN THE MORNING – I was feeling hype on sugar and announced to the class that I’m having a bonfire tomorrow. So that will be fun. (I’m actually really looking forward to it:) Let the bonfire season commence!
To top off these heavenly pillows of dough I whipped up a simple broccoli almond pesto that’s seriously SO easy. Every time I make pesto I wonder why I don’t always have a jar in the fridge because it’s literally five ingredients and ten seconds in a blender or food processor. This summer I WILL always have some in the fridge ready to be used for sandwiches, bruschetta, or pasta.
And hey, I made my first RECIPE VIDEO! Yes it’s mainly photos but I have some video of the rolling out process and shaping of the gnocchi. Let me know what you think because I had such a fun time putting it together and am definitely going to make more!
- 1 cooked sweet potato
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sprouted wheat flour (may add up to another 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup basil
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup almonds
- salt & pepper
- 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
- Make the gnocchi by mashing a sweet potato with the skins removed in a bowl. Add in the egg and salt and mix until combined. Add flour. I started by adding 1/2 cup, then 1/2 cup, then increments of 1 tablespoon. I needed about 1 1/2 cups total.
- Cut the dough into 4 equal sections. Roll out a section to a finger's width, then cut each piece about an inch long. Using a fork, roll each piece down the spindles (see video).
- Boil gnocchi in two batches in boiling water for about five minutes. It's done when they float. Place on a plate to cool. Meanwhile, make pesto by combining all ingredients except olive oil in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in the oil until the pesto is the consistency you like.
- Heat a medium-large pan over low heat (about 3 or 4). Melt a tablespoon of butter and add in the gnocchi. Stir until all gnocchi have some butter:)
- Spoon gnocchi onto a plate. Top with pesto and a sprinkling of parmesan. Enjoy!
- If you'll eat it within a few days, store cooked gnocchi in the fridge.
- Store uncooked gnocchi in the freezer. When ready to use, drop into boiling water and proceed as in the directions.
- Store pesto in the fridge or freezer as well.
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I’ve made pumpkin gnocchi in the past so I have to tried your sweet potato version for sure! Gnocchi is one of the easiest homemade pastas to make for sure 🙂
Oooh now I want to try pumpkin! I’m sure that’s amazing!
I love making gnocchi and I have been dying to make my own pesto! Such a unique flavor combo 🙂
You’ve gotta try it!! It’s amazing knowing exactly what’s going into your food!
These look INCREDIBLE!!! A MUST try when I’m feeling ambitious! Pinned!
Woohoo! Thanks, Chelsey! 😀
I am trying to figure out how to make this tonight! I have almost all the ingredients and it looks so tasty. Thanks for the inspiration! Love the video. 🙂
Yay!! Let me know if you do! 😀
This looks so tasty and comforting! Delish!
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Broccoli pesto is actually my favorite pesto! I make mine with hazelnuts and add a little rosemary to it. So yummy! I’m impressed with your gnocchi making skills 🙂
Rachael, that sounds AMAZING. I don’t use rosemary enough with how much I love it. And hazelnuts sound just divine. Thanks girl!
Ooooh, these look amazing! I absolutely love the idea of switching the ordinary potatoes for sweet potatoes. Yum
Thanks girl! I still have to try making traditional gnocchi, haha!
I have to admit I have been intimidated by making Gnocchi but you have me wanting to give it a shot
You have to try it, Allie! It’s awesome! Thanks for linking to me, btw 😀
Literally every part of the title of this post sounds amazing. All of them together sounds too good to be true. I’m definitely making this!
Woohoo! Let me know if you do, Audrey 🙂
This looks so gourmet and amazing! I’m so impressed!
Thanks so much, Jessica! 🙂
Seriously. So gourmet! YUM! I forgot I made homemade gnocchi forever ago and now I want to do it again:)
You have to make it again!! (Veganized of course!)
This looks SO good! I bookmarked it straight away! I love making things from scratch, but unfortunately I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to, but I have to make time to try this!
Aimee, I totally feel you with being busy. Story of my life right now! Thanks girl!
I am a big fan of gnocchi and have been looking for a recipe. Bonus that is made with sweet potatoes! I am pinning it! Thanks
Thanks Betsy! 🙂
These look scrumptious! And I loved the video – it definitely helps seeing the process! 🙂
Thanks Beeta 🙂 it was sort of a second thought so my next video will definitely be planned out more!
LOVE the video! And I always thought gnocchi was too hard to make but you’ve made it look totally doable — and delicious!
It does have a rep as being finicky to make… but it’s totally not! Thanks Dana!
Oh! I have never thought to make potato gnocchi let alone SWEET potato gnocchi! May have to try it one time!
Yay! Let me know if you do 😀
This looks delicious! Definitely want to try. I like the almond pesto too. As a college student, pine nuts are so expensive! How would this work with all purpose flower or whole wheat flower? Thanks for the recipe!
Pine nuts are CRAZY! But you don’t really need them for pesto.. I thought the almonds were fine! I’m sure this would work with all purpose or whole wheat. I think the gnocchi would be lighter with all purpose and maybe a little denser with whole wheat. Let me know if you try this, Courtney! 🙂
You’re photos look amazing!but I didn’t understand which flour to use,whole wheat or regular white flour?
Thanks Tami! I used a sprouted whole wheat flour, but you could use whatever you like!
Oh my, these photos alone are making my mouth watering!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Thanks Sarah! <3
Video. I’m just impressed.
lol let’s be honest it pretty much sucks 🙂 but my first time using iMovie!