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Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta

Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta

Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a quick and delicious meal bursting with flavor and color.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

Spinach and Feta Mixture
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 6 ounces Greek feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 1 lemon, halved for juice
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Gnocchi and Herbs
  • 1 package potato gnocchi (16- to 17-ounce, shelf-stable, fresh or frozen)
  • ? to ? teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful chopped dill
  • 1 handful chopped mint

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Place the spinach into a large bowl. Add half of the feta, juice of ? 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

For a twist, consider swapping feta with goat cheese or adding sun-dried tomatoes.

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