Sautéed Beet Greens
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Sautéed Beet Greens
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Beet Tops are delicious sauteed in olive oil, lemon and garlic. A quick and easy, delicious side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 bunches of beet tops About 4 cups, chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon juice and zest
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Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the beet tops with cold water to remove any dirt and debris
- Separate the stems from the beet leaves
- Cut the stems into one-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves
- Put the stems into a skillet or wok and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until tender, (About 5 minutes)
- Drain the stems into a colander and set aside
- Add the oil to the pan and heat over medium heat until a drop of water thrown in sizzles
- Add garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
- Cook, stirring for about a minute, until fragrant
- Add the beet leaves and, using thongs, toss until the leaves are coated in the oil and spices. Continue to toss until the leaves are just starting to wilt.
- Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the leaves. Add the lemon zest, and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with the remaining half lemon, sliced.
Notes
- Trim greens and their stems from beets right away to extend the storage life of both the beets and the greens. Beets will keep for quite a while in the fridge, up to a month, while greens should be used within 3-5 days.
- An easy way to wash beet greens: fill a large bowl with cold water, add the greens and swirl them around to remove any dirt or debris.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1276IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1276IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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