Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale
Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale brings tender baby kale to life with a bright pop of orange zest and a splash of fresh juice. Lightly sautéed greens turn silky yet vibrant, with a citrus aroma and a clean, zippy finish—perfect as a quick weeknight side or a lively accent to richer mains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over high heat.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil into the skillet.
- 3
Add half the kale to the skillet and sauté until mostly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the remaining kale to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the orange zest and juice.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 117.91 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.05 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 11.9 g 4%
- Total Fat 7.41 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 55.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.71 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.0 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 373.72 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 355.89 mcg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin C 100.13 mg Good Source 111%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Kale, Olive Oil, Orange, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 117.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Kale, Olive Oil, Orange, Orange Juice, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 117.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale healthy?
- Delicious Homemade Orange Zest Kale has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 117.91 calories and 3.05 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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