Hearty Greens with Kumquats

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
72%
Hearty Greens with Kumquats
45 min.
8
48kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Hearty Greens with Kumquats recipe! This vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free dish is not only very healthy, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With a ready time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for even the busiest of schedules.

This recipe serves 8 and comes in at a calorie count of just 48 per serving. The hearty greens are paired with the zesty flavor of kumquats, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish. The Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette adds a tangy twist, while the pumpkin seeds (pepitas) provide a delightful crunch.

With a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs (23.24%, 22.64%, and 54.12% respectively), this recipe is a great way to add some variety to your meals. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or enjoying it as a light lunch, the Hearty Greens with Kumquats is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite today?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apples i use 2 granny smith apples 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cup kumquats seeded cut into thin rounds,
  • 12 cups mustard greens mixed hearty (such as escarole, mustard greens, and kale)
  • tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds salted shelled (pepitas)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Store 12 cups mixed hearty greens (suchas escarole, mustard greens, and kale; ifusing mustard greens or kale, fold leavesover and cut off tough center rib and stems)and 1 cup kumquats, cut into thin rounds,seeded, in 2 separate resealable plasticbags. Chill greens and kumquats overnight.Before serving, empty bags with greensand kumquats into a large bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 cup
  3. Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette to salad and toss to evenly coat.
  4. Add more vinaigrette, if desired. Season totaste with kosher salt and freshly groundblack pepper.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowland scatter 1/4 cup 1" pieces chives and,for a little crunch, 3 tablespoons roasted saltedshelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein23.24%
Fat22.64%
Carbs54.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12
Glycemic Load
0.69
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.422608670981%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Naringenin
8.11mg
Apigenin
3.09mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
13.61mg
Kaempferol
32.18mg
Quercetin
7.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:47.78kcal
2.39%
Fat:1.41g
2.17%
Saturated Fat:0.19g
1.17%
Carbohydrates:7.59g
2.53%
Net Carbohydrates:3.65g
1.33%
Sugar:3.27g
3.63%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:23.11mg
1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.26g
6.52%
Vitamin K:217.14µg
206.8%
Vitamin C:65.39mg
79.27%
Vitamin A:2586.04IU
51.72%
Fiber:3.94g
15.76%
Vitamin E:1.74mg
11.57%
Calcium:107.24mg
10.72%
Potassium:373.3mg
10.67%
Magnesium:40.58mg
10.14%
Iron:1.67mg
9.27%
Copper:0.18mg
8.97%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.08%
Phosphorus:74.43mg
7.44%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.48%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.94%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.01%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.12%
Folate:13.8µg
3.45%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.54%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.23%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious