Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens
Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens brings tender kale and Swiss chard together with okra and black-eyed peas for a hearty, spicy bite. Warm cumin and chili powder mingle with a hint of brown sugar and cayenne, creating a balanced, comforting flavor that shines as a robust side or a light main. Serve it for weeknight dinners or a soulful weekend spread with lemon wedges for brightness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and cook until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kale and chard, a handful at a time; keep cooking, stirring often, until the greens brighten, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add black-eyed peas, okra, and vegetable broth; stir to combine with the greens. Add cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- 4
Serve topped with sliced tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Calories 259.97 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 9.6 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 47.23 g 17%
- Total Fat 4.86 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 451.69 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 9.05 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 6.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 250.92 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 436.07 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 488.52 mcg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin C 174.05 mg Good Source 193%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Plant Based Southern Style Greens is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beefsteak Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 259.97 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Beefsteak Tomato, Black-Eyed Peas, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens healthy?
- Plant-Based Southern-Style Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 259.97 calories and 9.6 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 451.69 mg (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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