Description
A quick 25-minute dish that combines crispy gnocchi with lemony, herb-loaded spinach and salty feta, offering a delightful texture contrast.
Ingredients
- Baby spinach
- Greek feta (crumbled)
- Lemon
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Potato gnocchi (shelf-stable, fresh, or frozen)
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Scallions
- Fresh dill
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Massage the spinach: In a bowl, combine spinach, half the feta, juice from half the lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage for 30–60 seconds until softened.
- Crisp the gnocchi: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add gnocchi and cook, tossing until golden and crisp.
- Cool for crunch: Let the gnocchi sit in the pan for about 5 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble: Add gnocchi to spinach mix; include red pepper flakes, scallions, dill, mint, and remaining feta. Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
- Finish with lemon: Squeeze in more lemon juice to taste, serve immediately.
Notes
Best served immediately for optimal texture. Store leftovers separately to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean