Low Sodium Sauteed Greens with Garlic and Lemon
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Low Sodium Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon! Perfectly balancing flavor and nutrition, this dish features a medley of tender kale, spinach, and chard, sautéed to perfection in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil. A hint of red pepper flakes provides a subtle kick, while fresh lemon juice and zest add a burst of tangy freshness, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy side dish is naturally low in sodium, yet brimming with zesty, garlicky goodness. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or over whole grains for a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 12 cups Mixed greens (such as kale, spinach, and chard), washed and roughly chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic and sauté lightly for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mixed greens to the skillet. Toss the greens to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the greens and continue to sauté for about 4-5 minutes, until the greens have wilted but are still vibrant and bright in color.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Season the greens with ground black pepper and sprinkle the lemon zest over them.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping over whole grains or pasta for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1704 mg | 36% | |
*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.
