Hearty Greens with Kumquats

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
73%
Hearty Greens with Kumquats
45 min.
8
48kcal

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Bring a burst of freshness and color to your table with our Hearty Greens with Kumquats! This vibrant side dish combines the peppery bite of mixed hearty greens, like escarole and kale, with the delightful sweetness of kumquats. It’s a perfect addition to any meal, offering a tantalizing contrast of flavors and textures that your guests will love.

This dish is not only refreshing but also packed with health benefits, making it a nourishing choice for any gathering. The combination of crunchy pumpkin seeds adds a satisfying crunch and a nutty taste, while the tangy Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette ties the ingredients together beautifully. And for those with dietary restrictions, you’ll be pleased to know that this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

With a quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, this Hearty Greens with Kumquats recipe serves up to eight people, ensuring that you can delight a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this dish will impress both in presentation and flavor. Dive into a bowl of these luscious greens, and enjoy a burst of healthy goodness!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chives 
  • 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
Protein23.34%
Fat22.6%
Carbs54.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.63
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.584347978882%

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
13.69mg
Kaempferol
32.31mg
Quercetin
7.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.16kcal
2.41%
Fat:1.42g
2.18%
Saturated Fat:0.19g
1.18%
Carbohydrates:7.64g
2.55%
Net Carbohydrates:3.67g
1.33%
Sugar:3.29g
3.66%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:23.15mg
1.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.3g
6.6%
Vitamin K:219.8µg
209.34%
Vitamin C:66.12mg
80.15%
Vitamin A:2640.45IU
52.81%
Fiber:3.97g
15.89%
Vitamin E:1.74mg
11.59%
Calcium:108.39mg
10.84%
Potassium:377mg
10.77%
Magnesium:41.1mg
10.28%
Iron:1.69mg
9.39%
Copper:0.18mg
9.07%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.17%
Phosphorus:75.16mg
7.52%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.56%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.17%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.16%
Folate:15.11µg
3.78%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.59%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.27%
Selenium:0.95µg
1.35%
Source:Epicurious