Description
This Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach And Feta recipe delivers the ultimate Mediterranean comfort food in just 15 minutes. Golden, pan-seared gnocchi meet fresh spinach and tangy feta for a restaurant-quality dish that’s fast, satisfying, and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Essential Components:
- 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 115g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor Enhancers:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Smart Substitutions: Use gluten-free gnocchi, swap spinach for arugula or kale, or replace feta with goat cheese or dairy-free cashew feta.
Instructions
- Perfect the Gnocchi Base: Bring salted water to a boil, cook gnocchi until they float (2–3 minutes), then drain and pat dry on a towel.
- Achieve Golden Perfection: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Create Even Crispiness: Stir and cook another 2–3 minutes until evenly crisped on all sides.
- Build Aromatic Foundation: Lower heat to medium and sauté garlic for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Incorporate Fresh Greens: Add spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Season and Finish: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat, stir in feta, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve as a main dish or appetizer with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon zest.
- Reheat leftovers in a dry skillet for best crispiness.
- Gnocchi can be pre-cooked and frozen for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1 cup gnocchi + toppings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crispy gnocchi, spinach feta gnocchi, mediterranean dinner, quick gnocchi recipe, weeknight meal