Sugar-Free Sauteed Greens with Garlic and Lemon

Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and healthy recipe for Sugar-Free Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon. Perfect as a flavorful side dish, this vibrant medley of tender kale, spinach, and Swiss chard is infused with the bold aroma of golden sautéed garlic and finished with a zesty punch of fresh lemon juice and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground black pepper, letting the natural flavors of the greens shine. Whether you're looking for a sugar-free accompaniment to your main course or an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this recipe delivers on taste, nutrition, and simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 pound Mixed greens (such as kale, spinach, and Swiss chard), roughly chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 unit Lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest, finely grated

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant and turns a light golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Add the mixed greens to the skillet. You may need to do this in batches if your skillet is not large enough to hold all the greens at once. Stir thoroughly to coat the greens in the garlic oil.

Step 4

Season the greens with salt and black pepper. Continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender.

Step 5

Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the greens and toss to combine. This will add a bright, fresh flavor.

Step 6

Sprinkle the lemon zest over the greens and give everything one last stir.

Step 7

Remove from heat and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(544.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	466.2

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1451.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 16.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 834.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2493.9mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 34.3%