Panda Express Super Greens (Copycat Recipe)
Panda Express Super Greens Copycat Recipe: A light and zesty blend of broccoli, kale, and cabbage kissed with sauce, just like Panda Express makes it! Better yet, our version is gluten-free and keto.
Why We Love This Copycat Panda Express Super Greens Recipe
As far as Chinese food goes, one of our go-to fast food take-out meals is Panda Express! I love the Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken, but I know that to have a balanced meal, I need some veggies as well.
One of the best and healthiest sides Panda Express has to offer is their veggie-packed Super Greens! This copycat Super Greens Panda Express Recipe seeks to replicate the crunchy, savory greens that Panda Express offers.
Making super greens at home is super easy, and I turned to a steaming method that will keep the fat and calories on the down-low!
The sauce here is a simple blend of garlic, soy sauce, and butter. It adds a lot of flavor and aroma to the vegetables!
What Are Super Greens?
We’re not talking about powdered supplements or vitamin drinks. No, Panda Express has its own version of super greens, a quick-cooked vegetable dish served as a healthy side dish with stir-fries.
This recipe is a simple blend of kale, cabbage, and broccoli tossed in a light garlic sauce.
The vegetables are just partially steamed to retain their bright color and crisp texture.
That means, they take very little time to cook and are much healthier than fully cooked vegetables.
Personally, I love the simplicity of this dish. It’s nothing fancy, but it tastes great and is good for you!
Ingredients You Need
- Kale – Roughly chopped into large bite-size pieces.
- Broccoli – Cut into florets. Use fresh broccoli, not frozen.
- Green cabbage – Roughly chopped. Or you could use napa cabbage.
- Butter – Go with avocado oil for a paleo version.
- Soy sauce – I buy gluten-free soy sauce. Or use coconut aminos for a paleo recipe.
- Garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Ground ginger – A little goes a long way.
- Crushed red pepper – Use a little or a lot!
- Water – Just a little, to create steam.
How To Make Copycat Super Greens (Panda Express Recipe)
Place a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the butter, garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper. Once the butter melts, sauté the garlic for 1 minute, then add in the soy sauce and water.
Add the broccoli first, then the cabbage and the kale on top. Cover the sauté pan and steam vegetables for 3-4 minutes. The broccoli should still be firm, not soft in the middle.
Toss the vegetables in the sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Super Greens from Panda Express are a wonderful, nutrient-packed side dish to serve with a variety of different main dishes! You can serve it with some of my other favorite Panda Express dishes like Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken, Panda Express Orange Chicken, Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken, or Panda Express Beijing Beef! It goes well with other Asian-inspired recipes, too. Try it with some of these take-out ideas!
- Chinese Five Spice Shrimp
- Kung Pao Beef
- Chinese Dumplings
- Asian Beef Ribs Recipe
- Fire Cracker Chicken
- Fried Rice
Frequently Asked Questions
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, and at the moment no items at Panda Express are gluten-free. That is why this copycat recipe is great to make at home!
Yes! This copycat Panda Express super greens recipe is vegetarian. To make your panda express super greens vegan, simply use vegan butter or avocado oil in place of the butter.
You can store leftover greens in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. This makes a wonderful meal prep idea to make ahead of time and serve with steamed rice and a simple protein!
Get the Full (Printable) Panda Express Super Greens Recipe + Video Below!
Looking for More Healthy Side Dish Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Baked Zucchini Chips
- Perfect Baked Plantain Chips
- Market Bean Salad
- Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Shaved Asparagus
- Kale Salad Recipe
- Crunchy Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
- Apple Chopped Salad
- Roasted Root Vegetables with Miso Glaze
- Perfect Southern Collard Greens
- Crispy Restaurant-Style Brussels Sprouts
- Oven Roasted Herb Potato and Carrots
- Chinese Hot Pot with Bok Choy
- Best Creamed Spinach
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Panda Express Super Greens (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 6 cups roughly chopped kale, lightly packed
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups roughly chopped green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter (avocado oil for paleo)
- 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce (coconut aminos for paleo)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place a large saute pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the butter, garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper. Once the butter melts saute the garlic for 1 minute, then add in the soy sauce and water.
- Add the broccoli first, then the cabbage and the kale on top. Cover the saute pan and steam the vegetables for 3-4 minutes. The broccoli should still be firm, not soft in the middle.
- Toss the vegetables to coat in sauce. Serve warm.
Remember to remove the thick stems from the kale and I start it first. I prefer my broccoli and cabbage a little crunchy and the kale more cooked but a great recipe! Thanks.
Im getting ready to try this! Super excited. I’m curious to know if a splash of mirin would give off the slight sweetness in the dish. Definitely gonna try!
My husband and I really enjoy this recipe!! We make it most every week.