Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
A delightful dish featuring crispy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and crumbled feta, perfect for a quick meal packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- large bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables and Greens
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 big handful chopped dill
- 1 big handful chopped mint
Cheese
- 6 ounces Greek feta crumbled (about 1 cup)
Pasta
- 1 (16- to 17-ounce) package potato gnocchi shelf-stable, fresh or frozen
Condiments
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 lemon halved
- to taste Salt and pepper
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 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.
- 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
The spinach is not cooked but massaged, ensuring it maintains its leafy structure while developing flavor. Be generous with the herbs and lemon for a fresh taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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