Heart-Healthy Sauteed Greens with Garlic and Lemon

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and nutritious recipe for **Heart-Healthy Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon**. Packed with flavor and brimming with antioxidants, this easy 20-minute recipe combines a medley of tender spinach, kale, and chard, sautéed to perfection in heart-friendly olive oil. A fragrant touch of sliced garlic infuses the greens, while a drizzle of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty brightness that balances the earthy flavors. A dash of red pepper flakes provides a subtle heat, making this dish as exciting as it is healthy. Perfect for pairing with grilled proteins or as a nutritious standalone snack, these sautéed greens are a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Quick, wholesome, and irresistibly flavorful, this recipe is your go-to for a simple yet sophisticated addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 8 cups mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, and chard)
• 1 small lemon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the leafy greens. Set them aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Juice the lemon and set the juice aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the mixed leafy greens to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the garlic oil.

Step 7

Continue to sauté the greens, stirring occasionally, until they are wilted and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Once the greens are cooked, drizzle them with the lemon juice.

Step 9

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, tossing briefly to combine.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(311.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	237.6

Total Fat 15.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 674.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 7.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 313.4mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1093.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 34.2%