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A plate of stir-fried kale, broccoli, and cabbage—just like Panda Express Super Greens—with two wooden chopsticks resting on the edge.

Panda Express Super Greens

Author: Mandy Applegate
I make these Copycat Panda Express Super Greens when I want a quick green side with real flavor. Broccoli, cabbage, and kale cook fast and stay tender-crisp, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and a little sesame oil at the end. It's ready in about 20 minutes, uses everyday pantry seasonings, and pairs well with rice, noodles, or any Chinese-style main.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Copycat Panda Express Super Greens, Panda Express Super Greens
Servings: 4
Calories: 75kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1½ cups green cabbage chopped
  • 2 cups kale stems removed and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

  • Place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
    3 cloves garlic
  • Add the broccoli and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
    2 cups broccoli florets, 1½ cups green cabbage
  • Stir in the chopped kale, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Cover the pan and allow the vegetables to steam for another 2 to 3 minutes, until tender but still vibrant.
    2 cups kale, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and toss gently to combine. Serve warm as a side dish.
    1 teaspoon sesame oil

Notes

  • Use medium-high heat for tender-crisp greens with a little color, not soft steamed vegetables.
  • Cook the garlic in the oil first to flavor the whole pan before the vegetables go in.
  • Cut the broccoli, cabbage, and kale into similar-size pieces so they cook at the same rate.
  • Keep the lid on while the kale steams so it softens while the broccoli and cabbage stay crisp.
  • Add the sesame oil at the end, off the heat, so its flavor stays bright.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for 2 to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1390IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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