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The Best Keto Ricotta Gnocchi

Light, tender ricotta gnocchi made keto-friendly and pan-fried in butter and sage.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup ricotta about 120 g
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour about 20 g
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan about 42 g
  • salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 sage leaves
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg with an electric whisk for about 1 minute until slightly frothy.
  • Add the ricotta, grated Parmesan and a pinch of salt, then whisk just until the mixture is smooth.
  • Evenly sprinkle the coconut flour, xanthan gum and psyllium husk powder over the mixture; whisk to combine, then fold with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour (or freeze about 15 minutes) until firmer; you can also refrigerate covered overnight.
  • Divide the dough into four pieces, oil your hands lightly, roll each into a thin log and cut into 1–1.5 inch (2.5–4 cm) pieces.
  • If using a gnocchi board, gently press and roll each piece to form ridges; if using a fork, roll into a ball and press with the tines to create grooves.
  • Place the formed gnocchi on a parchment-lined baking tray and freeze for about 20 minutes until firm but not rock solid.
  • Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the gnocchi and minced garlic and fry the gnocchi on one side for about 1.5 minutes.
  • Carefully turn each gnocchi, add the sage leaves, and cook another 1.5 minutes until golden on both sides; season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric whisk or whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Frying pan
  • spoon or tongs
  • Gnocchi board or fork

Notes

  • Net carbs: 4.8 g per serving.
  • Makes 2 portions of about 13–15 gnocchi each.
  • The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Defrost before frying.
  • Gnocchi should be very cold and firm to fry but not completely frozen.