Description
This Easy Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach And Feta is a delightful meal that brings back memories of family dinners, featuring crispy gnocchi and creamy feta. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or weekend treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach (About 120 g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (About 115 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add drained gnocchi in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently stir the gnocchi to crisp the other sides, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh spinach and wilt for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan for crispy gnocchi.
If using frozen spinach, ensure it is well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg