Homemade Pasta Recipe (Gluten-Free, High-Protein)
This Homemade Red Lentil Gnocchi is gluten-free, vegan, and high in fiber and protein. No potatoes, no eggs, and surprisingly easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder see notes
- 1 Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 2 tablespoons whole psyllium husk or 1 ½ tablespoon psyllium powder
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- ½ teaspoon salt optional, or to taste
- ¾ cup hot water plus more as needed
- 1 tablesepoon olive oil optional
Instructions
- Make lentil flour: Blend dry lentils in a high-speed blender or spice grinder until very fine. Sift if you see coarse bits; re-blend those.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk lentil flour, psyllium, salt, and tapioca starch.
- Add hot water: Pour in about ¾ cup hot (not boiling) water (about 140ºF) and mix with a spoon until a dough forms. Use your hands to knead for about 2 minutes, then shape into a smooth ball.
- Rest the dough: Cover and rest 10 minutes. This is key for structure.
- Shape: Cut the dough into two equal pieces. Roll each into a long rope and cut into small gnocchi, or pinch off small dumplings. You should get about 25 pieces. Keep them small and roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Cook gently: Bring water to a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil. Add the gnocchi and simmer about 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and briefly rinse under cold running water to remove any lentil flavor.
- Finish: Toss in sauce or pan-sear until lightly crisped outside.
Notes
To make lentil flour: Use a spice grinder or blender. Grind in batches for a finer powder. Find my spice grinder linked here under Favorite Cookware.
To check for doneness: Scoop out one gnocchi, cut it in half, and check the center. It should be fully tender with no opaque or gritty core. If the center looks dense or dry, simmer a few more minutes and test again.
Nutrition facts: This recipe makes about 25 gnocchi. The nutrition facts are for one serving (about 6 dumplings).
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg
