Description
A simple and satisfying one-pan dish featuring golden pan-seared gnocchi with a crispy edge, wilted spinach, and briny feta cheese, finished with lemon zest and juice for a bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy on one side. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Add more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and red pepper flakes, stirring until spinach wilts, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return crispy gnocchi to the pan. Stir in crumbled feta, lemon zest, and juice. Toss gently to combine and warm the feta slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in shallow bowls, with an extra sprinkle of feta or squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- Swap spinach for baby kale or arugula for a peppery twist.
- Use goat cheese as a milder alternative to feta.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
Keywords: Crispy Gnocchi Spinach Feta, pan-fried gnocchi, spinach feta gnocchi, easy gnocchi recipe, vegetarian gnocchi, one-pan meal