Heart-Healthy Sauteed Greens with Garlic and Lemon
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and nourishing dish: Heart-Healthy Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon. Packed with flavor and loaded with nutrients, this quick and easy recipe showcases a beautiful blend of spinach, kale, and chard, all infused with the rich aroma of garlic and the zing of fresh lemon juice. Sautéed in heart-smart olive oil and seasoned with a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, these tender greens make the perfect guilt-free side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or enjoy as a light, standalone meal—your taste buds and your health will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 8 cups mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, and chard)
- 1 small lemon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the leafy greens. Set them aside.
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves.
Juice the lemon and set the juice aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
Add the mixed leafy greens to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the garlic oil.
Continue to sauté the greens, stirring occasionally, until they are wilted and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Once the greens are cooked, drizzle them with the lemon juice.
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, tossing briefly to combine.
Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 674 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
