Healthy Spinach & Feta Gnocchi Recipe for Cozy Evenings
A healthy and comforting one-pan dinner featuring golden pan-seared gnocchi, tender spinach, and creamy feta in a light, velvety sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot or ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup milk or half-and-half
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add gnocchi and cook 6–8 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté shallot until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Pour in broth and milk. Simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Return gnocchi to pan and coat in sauce. Heat through 2–3 minutes.
- Fold in feta and stir gently. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Use cauliflower gnocchi for a lighter version. Add white beans or grilled chicken for more protein. Reheat with extra broth or milk.