Spinach Gnocch-wee
Finally, I have a delicious recipe — that you don’t have to eat with a spoon — for all those little ones without
teeth. I keep talking to parents whose 12, 13 even 14 month olds still
don’t have teeth. They really want to move beyond purees, but need a
recipe soft enough for their little ones to chew (or gum). These spinach
gnocchi balls are so heavenly that Kenya only got his mitts on 8 or so
before the grownups had eaten them all up!
This is a recipe that Popeye would be proud of. Packed with spinach
and creamy ricotta, these little morsels are like soft pillows:
delicate and so easy to make. You could even serve them with a little
red sauce, but for easier cleanup, I highly recommend just a little
sprinkle of parmesan cheese and that’s it!
Spinach Gnocchi (makes 40 small gnocchi balls)
10 oz Block Frozen Chopped Spinach
1 Cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
2/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, plus 2 tbsp for sprinkling before serving.
1 Egg Yolk
2 Tbsp Flour, plus more for dusting your hands while rolling
1. Defrost the brick of frozen spinach (you can also do this in the microwave).
2. Squeeze ALL of the water out of the spinach in small handfuls (I use my hands and do it over a bowl to make sure I don’t lose any spinach).
3. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse. You want to make sure the spinach is in tiny pieces and the mixture is throughly combined.
4. Dust your hands with a little flour so the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands.
5. Take 1 teaspoon of the spinach mixture and roll into tiny balls. Place on a plate covered with waxed paper or parchment.
6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for cooking the gnocchi.
7. Add the gnocchi to the water in batches and cook for 3 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
8. Using a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi to a plate or bowl.
9. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cool and serve.
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