Description
Golden, crispy potato gnocchi tossed with wilted spinach, tangy feta, and bright lemon for a quick Mediterranean-inspired meal that is comforting and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently until the spinach wilts.
- Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add the crumbled feta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss gently until everything is well combined and the feta slightly softens.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when crisping the gnocchi to ensure they brown evenly.
- Frozen gnocchi can be used and cooked directly without thawing.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach for a slightly different flavor.
- Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts for extra texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
