Gnocchi All'Arrabbiata | easy vegan and gluten-free recipe - Elavegan (2024)

FAQs

Why is gnocchi not vegan? ›

Traditional gnocchi is made with eggs making it not vegan. My vegan gnocchi recipe has two substitution options. Option 1 (my favorite): I've included a recipe to make a simple homemade egg yolk. This yolk recipe will provide all the flavor and color of eggs which really makes this gnocchi so tasty!

Chickpea flour: Also called garbanzo bean flour. This flour is protein-dense and packed with vitamins and minerals. Tapioca flour: Also called tapioca starch. Alternatively, use arrowroot flour or cornstarch, though I've had the best results with tapioca.

This homemade vegan gnocchi recipe is eggless and so simple. Just potatoes, flour, and some oil come together to make these perfectly fluffy yet dense pillows of pasta that taste just like traditional gnocchi!

Without wheat flour to bring stretchy gluten to hold the gnocchi together, starchy potatoes provide the structure that we need. So be sure to select russet or Idaho potatoes for the recipe. To further ensure the gluten-free gnocchi hold together during cooking, you need to bake, not boil, the potatoes.

Nutritional Value

Believe it or not, regular pasta is actually more carb-heavy than gnocchi, coming in at around 2 times the amount of carbs per serving. Gnocchi is also notorious for having a lot more sodium, with over 200 grams of it per serving. Regular pasta doesn't have nearly as high of a sodium content.

Similar to pasta, gnocchi is high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Although both are carbohydrate-heavy foods, it has been shown that regular pasta may have less of an effect on blood sugar levels. One publication points to the fact that pasta doesn't raise blood sugar after a meal to the level that potatoes do.

If you're looking to swap the pasta for something healthy, gnocchi may not be the best option. Go for a protein-enriched pasta choice or a low-carb, gluten-free substitute, like zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead.

Gnocchi Alternatives

For recipes that call for the gnocchi to be tossed in sauce or added to broths or soups, you can swap in a thicker-style pasta, like Orecchiette or Shells. The flavor and texture won't be quite the same, though. You will also need to adjust the cook time.

A lot of homemade gnocchi recipes will have egg in them, but most store bought gnocchi will be egg free and therefore vegan. Just be sure to check the package!

In summary, gnocchi is often naturally vegan and it is perfectly possible, indeed some chefs would say desirable, to eschew animal products when making it.

Does gluten free gnocchi exist? ›

Note: Gluten-Free Options Are Available For This Product

Conte's makes a line of gluten-free gnocchi, and if you're really feeling motivated check out this this gluten-free gnocchi recipe from Serious Eats – it's worth the extra work!

Soak 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in 3 tablespoons water to replace one egg. Add a drizzle of olive oil to enrich the gnocchi if you like.

Eating cucumbers perfectly allowed by veganism. However, some vegans (like anyone) do not eat cucumbers, because they don't like them. The only things vegans necessarily do not eat are: meat, eggs, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc…), and honey.