Description
Golden, crispy gnocchi tossed with fresh spinach and creamy feta — a 15-minute Mediterranean comfort food masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 115g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Substitution Suggestions:
- Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard
- Replace feta with goat cheese
- Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed
- Substitute avocado oil for olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, about 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cooked gnocchi in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir gently and cook another 2–3 minutes for even crispiness on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
Serve with a simple side salad or warm bread. Reheat leftovers in a dry skillet to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: crispy gnocchi, spinach and feta, 15-minute dinner, Mediterranean comfort food, easy gnocchi recipe, vegetarian dinner, weeknight meal