Trader Joe’s. Did we just give you goosebumps? Honestly, we cannot say enough good things about Trader Joe’s, but one of our FAVORITE products they offer is their Cauliflower Gnocchi (don’t walk, run! to get a bag if you have never tried it). It is a gluten free staple but after scouring the internet, we struggled to find a favorite way to prepare it. Naturally, we made our own, and present to you… Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Gnocchi!
Can you pick a single product at Trader Joe‘s that you love? No? We can’t either. There are so many amazing options and tasty treats constantly making their way into the store’s rotation. Everything but the Bagel Seasoning? YES. Our Low Carb Gluten Free Bagels are our favorite recipe with that magic spice! One we always go back to though, as long as it is in stock, is the Cauliflower Gnocchi. Is Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi healthy? Well, that is a relative question, as with any health food.
Some Cauliflower Gnocchi Facts
Cauli gnocchi’s first ingredient is cauliflower, which means it has the benefit of being a serving of vegetables and high in fiber. The rest of the gnocchi ingredients are a mix of cassava flour (a gluten free flour made of cassava or yuca root), potato starch, olive oil, and sea salt. When you breakdown the gnocchi, one cup contains 140 calories, and 3 grams of total fat. We like the Cauliflower Gnocchi because it feels like ‘fake pasta’ – yes, that sounds sad, but being gluten free is hard in the pasta department! These are a great thing to pair with marinara sauce as well if you are craving that texture and taste.
Cauliflower Gnocchi is gluten free, which for us is a huge win. We did a little extra digging, and learned that this product is also vegan (although this recipe is NOT vegan as it uses dairy) and is also Whole 30 compliant since it is free of sugar, dairy, grains, and preservatives on its own. Maybe this recipe is not a snack you will eat every single day because it is high in sodium, but all things considered, we think this is pretty healthy- and delicious- food!
Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Gnocchi
Equipment
- Air fryer (optional)
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 bag Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cup grated parmesan cheese (highly recommend freshly grating it)
Instructions
- Air fryer method: In an air fryer, arrange frozen cauliflower gnocchi in the basket. Set at 400 for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Oven method: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange frozen cauliflower gnocchi in an even layer on the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Place cooked gnocchi in a mixing bowl with lemon juice and olive oil. Stir until fully coated. Add in salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Toss until fully coated and enjoy!
Notes
Let us know how much you love Cauliflower Gnocchi and this recipe in the comments below!
XO,
Amanda and Christina
