Description
This Panda Express Super Greens Copycat Recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious side dish featuring a vibrant mix of broccoli, green cabbage, and kale. Lightly sautéed and steamed with garlic and flavored with soy and sesame oil, it’s perfect as a nutritious addition to any meal or as a wholesome veggie base for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup sliced kale
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Add broccoli and sauté: Add the chopped broccoli florets and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing them to start tenderizing while maintaining a slight crunch.
- Add cabbage, kale, and water, then steam: Stir in the chopped green cabbage and sliced kale. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water, cover the skillet with a lid, and steam the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but still vibrant in color.
- Finish with soy sauce and sesame oil: Remove the lid and stir in the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, tossing to evenly coat the vegetables and enhance the flavors.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer the cooked super greens to a serving dish, garnish with optional sesame seeds, and serve warm as a healthy side or meal prep vegetable base.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of rice vinegar or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
- You can use a steamer basket instead of sautéing in a skillet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
