Description
A vibrant and comforting dish of golden pan-seared gnocchi tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach, and crumbled feta. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the gnocchi directly to the pan and cook until golden and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove gnocchi from skillet and set aside. Add remaining olive oil and red onion to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tomatoes begin to burst.
- Return gnocchi to the skillet with olives and spinach. Toss until spinach wilts.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently.
- Top with crumbled feta and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to keep the gnocchi crispy.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or fresh basil for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg