Steamed Greens with Toasted Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Steamed Greens with Toasted Almonds—a perfect balance of freshness, flavor, and texture. Featuring a mix of tender broccoli, crisp green beans, and delicate spinach, this recipe highlights the natural goodness of these wholesome greens. The dish is brought to life with a zesty garlic-lemon olive oil drizzle and finished with golden, crunchy toasted almonds for a satisfying contrast. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads. Packed with nutrients, gluten-free, and naturally vegan, it’s a versatile dish everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Broccoli florets
- 200 grams Green beans
- 100 grams Spinach leaves
- 50 grams Almonds (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon (juice)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: rinse and trim the broccoli and green beans, and wash the spinach leaves thoroughly.
In a large skillet or wok, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat without oil, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). Remove them and set aside.
Add the water to a steamer pot or a large saucepan with a steamer insert and bring to a boil.
Place the broccoli and green beans in the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and steam for 7-8 minutes or until they are tender but still vibrant green. Add the spinach for the last 1-2 minutes of steaming.
While the vegetables are steaming, heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Once the vegetables are done, transfer them to a serving platter and drizzle with the garlic-lemon olive oil mixture.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top evenly to add a crunchy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*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.
