Evergreen Low Carb Side (Printable)

A vibrant medley of green vegetables sautéed with garlic and herbs for a nutritious low carb side.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 7 oz broccoli florets
02 - 5.3 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
03 - 3.5 oz zucchini, sliced into half-moons
04 - 2.6 oz baby spinach leaves

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
09 - ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Finishing Touches

11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch broccoli and green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to preserve color. Drain again and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
04 - Stir in blanched broccoli, green beans, and baby spinach. Add parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until spinach wilts and vegetables are heated through.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns everyday greens into something you actually crave, not just tolerate.
  • The blanching trick keeps everything bright and crisp instead of mushy and gray.
  • Youll have dinner on the table in under 25 minutes, even on a chaotic weeknight.
  • One skillet means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.
02 -
  • Dont skip the ice bath after blanching or your greens will keep cooking and lose their snap.
  • Watch the garlic closely, it goes from fragrant to burnt in seconds and turns the whole dish bitter.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the salt, lemon, and pepper, every vegetable batch is a little different.
03 -
  • Use a large enough skillet so the vegetables have room to breathe and sauté instead of steam.
  • Toast the almonds in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding them, it deepens their flavor and makes them extra crunchy.
  • If you want more color, toss in a handful of halved cherry tomatoes at the very end for a pop of sweetness.

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