Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy gnocchi combined with fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a quick meal or side.
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 (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi and set aside to drain.
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooked gnocchi and cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on one side.
- Gently stir the gnocchi and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crispy on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately on plates.
Notes
Serve on its own or as a side dish. Pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. Enhance with extra feta or a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gnocchi, spinach, feta, vegetarian recipe, quick meal