Moroccan Greens
Transform your leafy greens into a vibrant and flavorful dish with this Moroccan Greens recipe, a perfect blend of spices and fresh ingredients that brings a taste of North Africa to your table. Featuring a medley of kale or Swiss chard, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, and a bright finish with lemon juice and parsley, this dish is both hearty and wholesome. Cooked in a savory vegetable broth, these greens are tender, fragrant, and bursting with earthy warmth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a nourishing side dish or pair it with couscous or rice for a full vegetarian meal. Packed with nutrients and bold flavors, these Moroccan-inspired greens are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their weeknight dinners with a global twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch (roughly 8 cups, stems removed and leaves chopped) kale or Swiss chard
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Add the chopped kale or Swiss chard to the skillet in batches, stirring after each addition to help it wilt down.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and let the greens cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Uncover the skillet, stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Continue cooking uncovered for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve warm as a side dish or over grains like couscous or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1510 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
