Description
This crispy gnocchi with spinach and feta is a quick, delicious vegetarian meal made with pan-fried gnocchi, tender spinach, creamy feta, and a touch of garlic and lemon for brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Use shelf-stable or fresh gnocchi — both work well.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the gnocchi gets crispy.
- You can add extra veggies like mushrooms or cherry tomatoes.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
