Low Carb Simple Stir-Fried Greens
Transform your weekday meals with this flavorful and nutrient-packed Low Carb Simple Stir-Fried Greens recipe! Perfectly seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this quick and easy dish combines tender spinach and kale, bringing vibrant color and wholesome goodness to your plate. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for those looking for a healthy low-carb side dish or a light vegetarian option. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch, this stir-fry pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can be enjoyed on its own. With a focus on simplicity and bold flavors, this recipe is sure to become a go-to addition to your healthy eating routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped kale to the pan and stir frequently for about 3 minutes, allowing it to wilt slightly.
Next, add the spinach leaves to the pan and continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes until all the greens are wilted down and tender.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the soy sauce and red pepper flakes.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Transfer the greens to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
