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Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta

Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta

Enjoy a delightful dish of crispy gnocchi with spinach and feta, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • big handful of chopped dill
  • big handful of chopped mint

Cheese

  • 6 ounces Greek feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Condiments

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon halved
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Pasta

  • 1 package potato gnocchi (16- to 17-ounce, shelf-stable, fresh or frozen)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place the spinach into a large bowl. Add half of the feta, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a big pinch of salt; rub the ingredients vigorously into the spinach to tenderize it. Leave to sit and soften further while you cook the gnocchi.
  • Heat a large (about 12-inch) cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes, until golden and crispy all over. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes; they will further crisp as they cool.
  • Add the gnocchi to the spinach, along with the red pepper, scallions, dill and mint. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the remaining crumbled feta and toss to combine. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over top and serve.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be easily customized with different herbs or greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crispy, easy, feta, gnocchi, Spinach, Vegetarian
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