High Protein Savory Braised Greens
Elevate your greens game with this hearty and nutritious recipe for High Protein Savory Braised Greens! Packed with wholesome ingredients like kale, collard greens, and spinach, this dish combines bold, earthy flavors with plant-based protein from tender chickpeas and lentils. Braised in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a touch of soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice, these greens are irresistibly flavorful and perfectly tender. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a warming main course or a nourishing side dish. Whether you’re looking for a health-conscious meal or a vegan-friendly protein boost, this recipe delivers satisfying taste and texture with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
- 5 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Add the chopped kale, collard greens, and spinach to the pan. Stir well to coat the greens with the oil, onion, and garlic mixture.
Pour the vegetable broth over the greens. Cover the pan and allow the greens to steam and wilt for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the greens are wilted, add the drained chickpeas and cooked lentils to the pan. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Pour in the soy sauce, sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the mixture. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the flavors meld and the greens are tender.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Serve hot as a main dish or side, enriching your meal with protein and earthy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4604 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.8 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 86.0 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1768 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 32.1 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 6294 mg | 134% | |
*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.
