Recipe by Chef Teresa Hansen of High Vibe Kitchen, edited by Christina Wong

To make Chef Teresa Hansen’s gluten-free Sweet Potato Gnocchi infused, The Clever Root recommends using cannabis olive oil in the pesto recipe. Pair with strains high in pinene or limonene like XJ-13 or MAC to complement this dish.

DOSING*: Makes 2-4 servings at 5-10 mg THC per serving. You’ll need a total of 20 mg THC for the entire recipe; approximately 0.15 grams of cannabis flower (20% THC) infused into the ¼ cup olive oil. Double-check the math if your cannabis % THC is different.

To increase potency, simply increase the amount of cannabis flower and multiply to desired amount. For example, to make each serving 20 mg THC, multiply the amount of flower x4.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Cannabis Leaf Pesto

This delectable Italian dumpling uses sweet potato for a beautiful, vibrant sweet earthy flavor combined with a savory butter sauce and a bright, fresh cannabis leaf pesto that’s high in THCa and offers the perfect balance of flavors. Poaching the gnocchi in the sauce keeps the gnocchi pillowy and delicate!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

Gnocchi

½ cup sweet potatoes
2 egg yolks
¼ cup potato starch
¼ cup gluten-free flour, plus more for rolling
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Canna Pesto

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chives, rough chopped
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, rough chopped
4 fresh cannabis leaf, rough chopped
1 clove garlic
pinch of sea salt

Sauce

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons grated parmesan

DIRECTIONS:

1. Steam sweet potatoes: For mashed sweet potato, peel one 8 oz. sweet potato and cut into 2 inch pieces. Place sweet potato in a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water into the saucepan just below the basket. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Steam, covered, 15 minutes or until very tender. Press sweet potato through a ricer for a lighter consistency.

2. Make gnocchi dough: Combine sweet potato, egg yolks, potato starch, 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir and fold with a spatula to combine. Form into a small disk, about 1-inch thick and dust with additional flour. Refrigerate while preparing remaining ingredients.

3. Make pesto: In a small food processor, add olive oil*, lemon juice, chives, parsley, fresh cannabis leaf, garlic, and sea salt. Pulse to combine. Add additional olive oil if needed to make a loose consistency. Set aside.

4. Prep gnocchi dumplings: Remove the gnocchi dough from the refrigerator and place on a floured surface. Cut the dough into four, even pieces. Roll each piece into a log that’s about 1/2 an inch thick. Cut pieces of the gnocchi into 1 inch pieces, about 16 gnocchi total. Gently toss each piece into flour to ensure that it’s dry and not sticky at any edges. Refrigerate until ready to use.

5. Make sauce and cook gnocchi: Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato gnocchi and reduce heat to medium low (simmer). Cover and cook for 1 minute. Flip the gnocchi and cook for 1 more minute. Add the shallots, wine and heavy cream. Cover and cook for 3 minutes over medium low heat.

Add the grated parmesan and gently stir to mix in. Place the sauce and gnocchi on a plate and top with fresh pesto.

Teresa Hansen is the creator and visionary chef behind High Vibe Kitchen Collective. She is passionate about cooking with cannabis, hemp, and other adaptogenic plants. She’s a seasoned Personal Chef and Certified Nutritionist with over 10 years of experience in various nutrition and culinary disciplines. Her passion for healthy eating shines through in how she approaches food with lots of heart every day.

Teresa’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Arizona State University and a diploma in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu. In addition, Teresa is the General Manager of Good Things Coming, an Arizona-based edible cannabis brand.

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