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Sauteed Beet Greens
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10 minutes, fresh beet greens and a few ingredients will make an unexpectedly delicious recipe.
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Beet Greens in a serving bowl, square image
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Prep Time15 minutes
servings2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 Red beet greens and stems washed
  • ½ Onion - finely diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • pinch Red pepper flake
  • 2 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 whole Lemon juiced and zested

Instructions

  1. First, chop the beet stems into 2-inch pieces and chop the dark, leafy greens of the beets into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Next, dice the onion.
  3. Then, add a sprinkling of salt to the garlic and smash to make a paste.
  4. Heat oil in a saute pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft and they start to take on a golden color.
  5. Add the chopped beet stems to the pan and stir to saute them for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften.
  6. Add the chopped beet greens to the pan and allow them to wilt for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Season with red pepper flake, lemon juice and zest, if using.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parmesan cheese, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 928mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g

Notes

  1. Remove any wilted or brown leaves and any woody stems.
  2. Fill a clean sink with cold water and rinse the greens, allowing the dirt to settle to the bottom of the sink.
  3. Drain the sink and repeat.
CourseSide Dishes
CuisineAmerican
Keywordsauteed beet greens recipe
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