Food Network Spinach Gnocchi Recipe

Total time: 80 minutes

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 44g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Spinach Gnocchi Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 44g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 24%. At 554mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Spinach Gnocchi Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 283 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 491
Total Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Sodium: 554mg
Total Carbohydrates: 47g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 219mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 682mg Vitamin A: 176mcg
Vitamin C: 11mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 4 cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, peeled, 1/2 roughly chopped and 1/2 cut into small dice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/3 cup flour, plus bench flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 Roma tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)