High Protein Homemade Gnocchi
High Protein Homemade Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon oil, or cooking spray, for searing
- 1 cup favorite sauce, for serving
- 1 cup cooked meat, diced, optional, for extra protein
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the baking powder and salt to the wet mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Mix with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it starts to come together.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Generously dust a clean cutting board or work surface with all-purpose flour. Transfer the dough to the floured surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking, until it is soft, pliable, and no longer sticky.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Ensure your work surface remains lightly floured to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Using a knife or bench scraper, cut each rope into small, bite-sized gnocchi pieces, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch in length.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the gnocchi pieces into the boiling water in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook until the gnocchi floats to the surface, which typically takes 1-2 minutes.
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- 8
Once the gnocchi floats, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a colander to drain any excess water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (or spray with cooking spray) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained gnocchi to the hot pan and sear for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop a nice golden-brown color and crispy edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
If using, add the diced cooked meat to the pan with the gnocchi during the last minute of searing to heat through.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Plate the seared gnocchi. Top with your favorite sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy your high-protein homemade gnocchi!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Homemade Gnocchi
- 1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon oil, or cooking spray, for searing
- 1 cup favorite sauce, for serving
- 1 cup cooked meat, diced, optional, for extra protein
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the baking powder and salt to the wet mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Mix with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it starts to come together.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Generously dust a clean cutting board or work surface with all-purpose flour. Transfer the dough to the floured surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking, until it is soft, pliable, and no longer sticky.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Ensure your work surface remains lightly floured to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Using a knife or bench scraper, cut each rope into small, bite-sized gnocchi pieces, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch in length.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the gnocchi pieces into the boiling water in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook until the gnocchi floats to the surface, which typically takes 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 8
Once the gnocchi floats, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a colander to drain any excess water.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (or spray with cooking spray) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained gnocchi to the hot pan and sear for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop a nice golden-brown color and crispy edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
If using, add the diced cooked meat to the pan with the gnocchi during the last minute of searing to heat through.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Plate the seared gnocchi. Top with your favorite sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy your high-protein homemade gnocchi!
⏱️ 1 min