Description
Indulge in the delightful contrast of crispy gnocchi paired with vibrant spinach and creamy feta. This dish offers a satisfying crunch on the outside, revealing a fluffy interior that perfectly complements the earthy greens and tangy cheese. Perfect for cozy weeknights or dinner parties, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook gnocchi until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted.
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi, sautéing until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Crumble feta over the mixture and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir gently to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg