Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta combines tender spinach, crumbled feta, and crispy gnocchi for a delightful dish.
Equipment
- nonstick skillet
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)
Condiments
- 1 lemon halved
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Pasta
- 1 package potato gnocchi (16- to 17-ounce, shelf-stable, fresh or frozen)
Instructions
Preparation
- 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
Be heavy-handed with your herbs and lemon, as these bring boldness and freshness that play off the saltiness of the feta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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