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[NEW] Steamed Greens

Kale is only one of the many greens you can prepare with this simple and excellent approach to cooking greens. Any hearty, dark, leafy green you find in season will work with the flavors of garlic, salt, pepper, and a touch of vinegar to add a nutritious side to your meal.
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 10 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Steamed Greens

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1½ lbs. kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 cup water ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until beginning to brown (1 minute).
  2. Add greens and water, cover pan, and steam (4 minutes). Uncover, season with salt and pepper, and stir occasionally until greens are fully wilted and water is fully evaporated (4-5 minutes).
  3. Sprinkle vinegar on greens to serve.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 165 g
Amount per serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 142.3mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 10.9g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.22g 14%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 177.1mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 573.6mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Added Sugar
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