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Crispy Gnocchi Spinach Feta


  • Author: Ryan Mitchell
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and comforting Crispy Gnocchi Spinach Feta skillet dish featuring golden gnocchi, wilted spinach, and creamy feta tossed together in bright natural flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint)


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet until shimmering.
  2. Add gnocchi and cook until golden and crispy on all sides.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add spinach and seasonings; cook until the spinach wilts.
  5. Sprinkle in feta and gently toss to combine.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  1. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain crisp texture.
  2. Pat gnocchi dry before frying to help browning.
  3. Add lemon juice at the end to keep flavors bright.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 720
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 14
  • Cholesterol: 35