Low Fat Simple Stir-Fried Greens
Elevate your vegetable game with this flavorful and healthy recipe for Low Fat Simple Stir-Fried Greens. This quick and easy dish combines vibrant spinach, kale, and broccoli with aromatic garlic and ginger for a nutrient-packed medley that's ready in just 20 minutes. Lightly cooked in olive oil and enhanced with soy sauce, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, these greens are tender, zesty, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect as a guilt-free side dish or a light vegan main course, this recipe is a go-to option for meal preppers and busy home cooks alike. Gluten-free, low fat, and full of fiber, it's a delicious way to nourish your body without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 cup broccoli
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups kale
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping 2 large garlic cloves.
Peel and finely chop 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.
Wash and chop 1 cup of broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Rinse 2 cups of spinach leaves and roughly chop, discarding any tough stems.
Rinse, de-stem, and roughly chop 2 cups of kale leaves.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes until they start to become tender.
Add the chopped kale to the skillet, stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until it starts to wilt.
Add the spinach to the skillet, followed by 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Stir everything together, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until all greens are tender and well combined.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2087 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*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.
