Ingredients
Method
- First, chop the beet stems into 2-inch pieces and chop the dark, leafy greens of the beets into bite-sized pieces.
- Next, dice the onion.
- Then, add a sprinkling of salt to the garlic and smash to make a paste.
- Heat oil in a saute pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft and they start to take on a golden color.
- Add the chopped beet stems to the pan and stir to saute them for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add the chopped beet greens to the pan and allow them to wilt for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with red pepper flake, lemon juice and zest, if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parmesan cheese, if using.
Nutrition
Nutrition Discolure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Notes
- Remove any wilted or brown leaves and any woody stems.
- Fill a clean sink with cold water and rinse the greens, allowing the dirt to settle to the bottom of the sink.
- Drain the sink and repeat.
