Sautéed Garlic Pine Nut Greens with Parmesan Finish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Tender mixed greens lightly sautéed with garlic and pine nuts, finished with Parmesan for a simple, flavorful side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, pine nuts, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup pine nuts to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pine nuts are toasted and golden brown.
3. Step 3: Add 6 cups mixed greens to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the greens are wilted but still vibrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss to combine.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the greens before serving while still warm.