Brown Butter Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts

16-ounce package gnocchi
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
10-ounce package fresh spinach
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
3. Add pine nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until butter and nuts are lightly browned, stirring constantly. 
4. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute. 
5. Add gnocchi and spinach to pan; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly. 
6. Stir in salt and pepper. 
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4. Recipe from MyRecipes.com.

Calories per serving: 289

Fat: 10.8g

Cholesterol: 20mg

Carbs: 40.3g (1.8g fiber)

Protein: 9.5g

Low in cholesterol and sugar. Great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. Good source of calcium and iron.

This was delicious and quick to prepare. I wasn't sure if the combination of ingredients was going to be enough, but I was wrong, it was very flavourful. A great vegetarian option.