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Pan Fried Gnocchi with Fennel, Tomato, Spinach, and Feta Recipe

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This Pan Fried Gnocchi recipe offers a delightful blend of crispy gnocchi, fragrant fennel seeds, toasted pine nuts, and fresh vegetables. Enhanced with garlic, chili, and creamy feta, it's a quick and satisfying dish perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Spices and Nuts

  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts

Fat and Oil

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh gnocchi
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 1/3 cups baby spinach, washed
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta

Seasoning

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Crush fennel seeds: Lightly crush the fennel seeds using a pestle and mortar to release their aromatic oils.
  2. Toast pine nuts: Heat a frying pan on medium-high and toast the pine nuts until they turn golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Fry gnocchi: Add butter and olive oil to the pan and heat until bubbling. Fry the gnocchi, turning regularly, until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Toast fennel seeds: Add the crushed fennel seeds to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Sauté chili and garlic: Add chopped chili and minced garlic, cooking for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  6. Cook tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and fry for a few minutes until they soften.
  7. Wilt spinach: Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  8. Combine gnocchi and feta: Reduce heat to low, return the fried gnocchi to the pan, and gently stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
  9. Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with toasted pine nuts and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Lightly crushing fennel seeds enhances their flavor without overpowering the dish.
  • Watch the pine nuts carefully when toasting as they burn quickly.
  • Fresh gnocchi browns quickly; avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
  • Adjust chili quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • This dish is best enjoyed immediately to maintain the crispiness of the gnocchi.

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