Description
Crispy golden gnocchi tossed with wilted spinach, tangy feta, and bright lemon for a quick, comforting meal with fresh Mediterranean 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, chopped (dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float.
- Drain the gnocchi well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the gnocchi and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in minced garlic; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and add feta, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss gently until combined and feta softens slightly.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Add cherry tomatoes or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Substitute spinach with baby kale for a heartier green.
Use block feta for better texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a little olive oil to restore crispiness.
- 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: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
