Panda Express Super Greens (Copycat Recipe)

A quick stovetop copycat of Panda Express Super Greens — broccoli, cabbage, and kale sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a light soy-based sauce.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings 8 servings

Equipment

large sauté pan
Lid

Ingredients

6 cupsroughly chopped kale lightly packed
4 cupsbroccoli florets
4 cupsroughly chopped green cabbage
2 tablespoonsbutter avocado oil for paleo
2 tablespoonsgluten free soy sauce coconut aminos for paleo
1-2 clovesgarlic minced
1/2 teaspoonground ginger
1/4-1/2 teaspooncrushed red pepper
6 tablespoonswater

Instructions

Place a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter (avocado oil for paleo). Let the butter melt.
Add 1–2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the melted butter. Sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute (do not let the garlic brown).
Add 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce (coconut aminos for paleo) and 6 tablespoons water; stir to combine.
Add 4 cups broccoli florets to the pan first, then 4 cups roughly chopped green cabbage, and finally place 6 cups roughly chopped kale (lightly packed) on top. Do not stir.
Cover the pan and steam the vegetables for 3–4 minutes over medium-high heat, until the broccoli is tender-crisp (still firm in the middle).
Remove the lid, toss the vegetables to coat them in the sauce, and serve warm.

Notes

Notes
This version of super greens is gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free soy sauce! Keep in mind that the super greens sold at Panda Express are not gluten-free.