Paleo Steamed Greens with Lemon and Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Steamed Greens with Lemon and Garlic recipe. Featuring the perfect combination of tender kale and Swiss chard, gently steamed to preserve their vibrant color and nutrients, this dish is finished with a drizzle of fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and a bright splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, this wholesome recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for a paleo lifestyle. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy and healthy way to complement any meal. Serve it as a flavorful side or enjoy it as a nourishing addition to your next dinner spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (packed) Kale
- 4 cups (packed) Swiss chard
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the kale and Swiss chard under running water. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Juice the lemon and set the juice aside.
In a wide pot with a fitted lid, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Place a steaming basket inside the pot, ensuring it doesn’t touch the water.
Add the chopped greens to the steaming basket. Cover the pot with the lid and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the greens are tender and vibrant in color.
While the greens are steaming, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Once the greens are done steaming, transfer them to a large serving bowl. Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the greens.
Pour the lemon juice over the greens and season with sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a side dish. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Paleo Steamed Greens with Lemon and Garlic!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1534 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*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.
