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Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach And Feta

Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach And Feta: Quick Comfort Food Bliss

Crispy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta delivers simplicity and comfort in just 25 minutes. A delightful meal full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil for alternative flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups fresh spinach or kale or Swiss chard for variation
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh or jarred
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled; goat cheese is a substitute

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the boiled gnocchi and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Flip each gnocchi and reduce heat to medium, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until evenly crispy.
  4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add 4 cups of fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle in 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese and fold into the mixture, letting it warm for a minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan when frying gnocchi for optimal crispiness.

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