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One-Pot Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi in Pumpkin Brown Butter Sage Sauce plated with spoon

One-Pot Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi in Pumpkin Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This One-Pot Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi in Pumpkin Brown Butter Sage Sauce is high-fiber and uses the power of plant protein!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 358 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • silicone spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 3½ cup vegetable broth divided
  • 24 oz Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi (frozen, do not thaw) 2 bags
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree 1 can
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese more for finishing

Instructions
 

Brown The Butter and Sage

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until the butter foams and turns golden brown (3–4 minutes). Remove sage leaves and set aside.

Cook Onion

  • Add onion to the brown butter with a pinch of salt. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Make a Roux

  • Sprinkle flour into the onion mixture and stir for 1 minute until it forms a paste.

Cook Lentils

  • Stir in red lentils and 2 ½ cups broth. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are just tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes.

Add Cauliflower Gnocchi and Pumpkin Sauce

  • Stir in pumpkin puree, 1 cup broth, half-and-half, and nutmeg. Add frozen cauliflower gnocchi, Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until gnocchi are tender and the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.

Finishing Touches

  • Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in Parmesan, if using. Garnish with crispy sage leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts: Nutrition information is automatically calculated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 11735IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 4mg
Keyword gluten-free, gnocchi, lentils, pumpkin
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