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If you’re wondering what to serve with your sweet potato gnocchi, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 33 of the most popular side dishes for sweet potato gnocchi.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with sweet potato gnocchi are sauteed broccoli rabe, pork chops with butter sage sauce, creamy Tuscan mushrooms, braised lamb ragu, and a green salad. For something a little different, try coconut curry shrimp, apple slaw, or shakshuka.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Sauteed broccoli rabe

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Broccoli rabe’s naturally bitter flavor makes it the perfect addition to a sweet potato gnocchi.

And you don’t need to do much with it. A simple saute with garlic and some red pepper flakes will do the trick.

Psst… the bright green color will look great next to your orange gnocchi!

Why we love this recipe: it’s super healthy and you can whip it up in a flash.

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Creamy Tuscan mushrooms

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This mushroom dish is an easy way to add a savory, umami flavor to your sweet potato gnocchi while keeping it meat-free.

And it kills two birds with one stone.

You get a juicy mushroom side, plus a creamy sauce that you can spoon all over your gnocchi.

Psst… want something more meaty? Try tuscan chicken instead.

Why we love this recipe: mushrooms have never been so tasty.

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Pork chops with butter sage sauce

Spruce up your mid-week dinner with these pan-seared pork chops.

These pork chops are simple, but the sage-butter sauce is a game changer.

All you need is some sweet potato gnocchi (make sure it gets coated in that butter sauce) to make it a complete meal.

Why we love this recipe: it’ll make even regular meals feel special.

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Apple slaw with celery root

This fresh slaw is an excellent accompaniment for a rich, saucy sweet potato gnocchi dish.

The julienned apples and celery root offer a satisfyingly crunchy bite, which will be a nice contrast to your soft, pillowy gnocchi.

And the lime juice and pickled onions add some fresh acidity.

Why we love this recipe: it’s unique and elegant.

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Apple slaw with celery root
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Apple fennel salad
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Best green salad

This dish isn’t called the best green salad for nothing – it’s earned its name!

The salad features a lively medley of crisp kale, peppery arugula, and bitter endive all tossed in a lemon, mustard, and garlic dressing.

It’s ideal served next to an indulgent serving of sweet potato gnocchi.

Why we love this recipe: you can easily scale it up for a crowd.

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Coconut curry shrimp

Feeling adventurous?

Take some inspiration from Thai cuisine and whip up this fantastic shrimp curry to pair with your sweet potato gnocchi.

The mildly sweet gnocchi will soak up all the spicy sauce and become simply irresistible.

Why we love this recipe: it will fill your house with a fantastic aroma.

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Immune-boosting chicken soup

Nothing beats chicken soup on a cold day.

This recipe is packed with tons of veggies and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and a dash of curry powder.

And to make it more substantial, why not add some sweet potato gnocchi to the mix?

Why we love this recipe: it’s healthy comfort food.

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Tomato bisque

Shakshuka

Enjoy your gnocchi for brunch by serving it with this classic Maghrebi dish.

It’s comforting and flavorful, thanks to the addition of warm spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder.

But the best part about this dish is when you break the yolks and mix them with the tomato-based stew – yum!

Why we love this recipe: it’s naturally veggie-friendly.

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Braised lamb ragu

You can’t go wrong with the classics.

Any kind of ragu will go great with sweet potato gnocchi, but I like a lamb ragu because I rarely eat lamb!

Serve the meal with a glass of your favorite red wine for a weekend treat.

Why we love this recipe: it freezes really well so you can make a big batch and save some for later.

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Roasted brussels sprouts and bacon

Celebrate the flavors of fall by pairing your sweet potato gnocchi with these roasted brussels sprouts.

Roasting the sprouts with bacon already elevates them, but this recipe goes the extra mile by drizzling them with a homemade honey mustard sauce and double roasting them.

This gives sprouts deliciously caramelized edges.

Why we love this recipe: the oven does all of the work for you.

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Ratatouille

Got a load of veggies you need to use in your fridge? Chuck them all together and make a ratatouille.

This version isn’t intricately-arranged like you sometimes see in restaurants, but it’s equally as delicious.

The trick to perfecting this simple dish is to saute your veggies separately to prevent them turning mushy.

Why we love this recipe: it’s so easy to customize.

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Roasted root vegetable stew
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The best side dishes to serve with sweet potato gnocchi

Sauteed broccoli rabe
Creamy Tuscan mushrooms
Pork chops with butter sage sauce
Apple slaw with celery root
Best green salad
Coconut curry shrimp
Immune-boosting chicken soup
Shakshuka
Braised lamb ragu
Roasted brussels sprouts and bacon
Ratatouille