Get ready for a quick, family-friendly, no thinking needed, one pan dinner! This Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo & whole30 friendly!
This freezer item from Trader Joe’s has become a cult fave and for good reason, it’s a great gluten-free, veggie-filled “pasta” option! I’m sharing my all of my cooking cauliflower gnocchi secrets, plus the best way to cook Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi so that it turns out golden and crispy, not mushy and soggy.
Have you heard all the rage about Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi?
If not, get prepared to hop on the bandwagon!
This healthy alternative to traditional wheat gnocchi is made with about 75% cauliflower- no gluten, dairy, grains or eggs! Its found in the freezer section of Trader Joes, and at under $3 a package, it quickly became one of my favorite Trader Joes gluten-free finds!
Ive used this gnocchi a zillion times, and I can honestly say that this cauliflower creation tastes just like traditional gnocchi. Pillowy soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Just dont follow the package instructions! Trust me on this one, mine turned to mush. Ive successfully cooked it in a stovetop skillet with some butter, on a sheet pan like this recipe, or Ive heard that the air fryer works great too!
So, whether youre in love with Trader Joes cauliflower gnocchi or just jumping on the train, this meal is the perfect way to use it. It doesnt even need to be defrosted! Just toss it with your veggies, chicken sausage, and seasonings then its ready to pop in the oven. Super simple!
Combining everything on one pan always makes for an easy weeknight meal. If you love a good sheet pan meal as much as we do, check out our recipe for Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Dinner or this Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner. Make sure you use a large sheet pan so your foods arent overlapping and cook evenly. I always recommend using this mega 15×21 inch pan for any of my sheet pan recipes.
What ingredients do I need to make this Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner?
Heres what youll need:
- Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocchi. Two bags, because one just isnt enough!
- Chicken Sausage. I used chicken & apple flavor in this recipe, but you can stick with whatever flavor you like.
- Vegetables. Long cooking vegetables work best for this recipe. Think broccoli, brussels sprouts, onions, etc.
- Seasonings: garlic powder, salt & pepper.
- Pesto for dipping.
In order to keep the gnocchi crispy while cooking, I kept the oil and seasonings to a minimum in this recipe. Once the dinner is cooked, we love topping this meal with our homemade dairy-free pesto or keep it simple with your favorite marinara.
This Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnoochi Sheet Pan Dinner is incredibly delicious fresh out of the oven, but also tastes incredible as leftovers the next day!
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FAQ
Is Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi celiac safe?
Why is gnocchi not gluten-free?
Is Trader Joe’s gluten-free safe for celiacs?
What is Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi made of?
Is Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi gluten free?
Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi is exactly that, gnocchi made of cauliflower and a few other gluten-free flours and starches. The ingredients in the cauliflower frozen gnocchi are very basic: cauliflower, cassava flour, potato starch, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt. That’s it!
What are Trader Joe’s gnocchi?
Trader Joe’s Gnocchi are soft, shelf stable, pillows of potato that require little effort to yield a tasty and comforting meal. Boil these beauties for about two minutes before bathing them in salted butter with fresh sage leaves for a luxuriously simple feast.
Is Trader Joe’s gluten free?
The grocery chain says on its website, “If you see “Gluten Free” on a Trader Joe’s product, this means that the product has been validated to contain less than 20 ppm of gluten.” (2) No Gluten Ingredients: You’ll also find products that appear to be free from gluten as they contain no gluten ingredients.
How to cook Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi?
Ingredients, nutrition, + best way to cook Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet. When oil is hot, add package of gnocchi and cook, undisturbed for about 3 minutes. Gently flip and cook another 3-4 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.