Leeks, Fennel and Cavolo Nero with Oregano

A simple way of increasing your green intake with this full proof side recipe to complement a main dish. The greens are a fantastic combination with o...A simple way of increasing your green intake with this full proof side recipe to complement a main dish. The greens are a fantastic combination with oregano and garlic. Read more A simple way of increasing your green intake with this full proof side recipe to complement a main dish. The greens are a fantastic combination with oregano and garlic. A simple way of increasing your green intake with this full proof side recipe to complement a main dish. The greens are a fantastic combination with oregano and garlic.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

5g
Protein
198kcal
Calories
15g
Total Fat
12g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
10g
Fibre
306mg
Calcium
24%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
49mg
Magnesium
12%
 
965mg
Potassium
21%
 
65mg
Sodium
3%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4mg
Vitamin E
27%
 
121mcg
Vitamin B9
30%
 
209mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
71mg
Vitamin C
79%
 
1.1mg
Zinc
10%
 
366mcg
Vitamin K
305%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
2mg
Vitamin B3
13%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
99mg
Phosphorus
8%
 
Protein: 5g; Calories: 198kcal; Total Fat: 15g; Carbs: 12g; Sugars: 6g; Fibre: 10g; Calcium: 306mg (24%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 49mg (12%); Potassium: 965mg (21%); Sodium: 65mg (3%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 121mcg (30%); Vitamin A: 209mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 71mg (79%); Zinc: 1.1mg (10%); Vitamin K: 366mcg (305%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 2mg (13%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Phosphorus: 99mg (8%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains

Ingredients

Serves 3
Swaps: radish, celery
finely sliced
garlic cloves
sliced
leek
Swaps: red onion, spring onion
sliced
Swaps: savoy cabbage, spring greens, kale
roughly chopped stems and leaves separated
oregano (dried)
red chilli flakes
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in large lidded casserole dish on medium heat and fry the fennel with a big pinch of salt and pepper for 5 minutes.

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