Description
This Crispy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a quick and delicious skillet dish featuring golden, crispy gnocchi sautéed with fresh spinach, garlic, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, it combines contrasting textures of crispy potato gnocchi and creamy feta, enhanced with a touch of spice from red pepper flakes if desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120 g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 115 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface, usually about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi and set them aside to drain.
- Brown the gnocchi: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooked gnocchi and cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until they become golden brown and crispy on one side.
- Crisp all sides: Gently stir the gnocchi and cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring they get crispy on all sides.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Wilt spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the pan, stirring gently until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season: Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, then remove from heat.
- Add feta: Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, allowing it to combine with the other ingredients. Serve immediately on plates.
Notes
- For a variation, add cherry tomatoes or other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough before adding the gnocchi for the perfect crispy texture.
- You can substitute the spinach with other leafy greens such as kale or Swiss chard.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat on a pan to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
