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Sautéed Beet Greens

Beet Tops are delicious sauteed in olive oil, lemon and garlic. A quick and easy, delicious side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Canadian

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

Instructions

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  1. Thoroughly wash the beet tops with cold water to remove any dirt and debris
  2. Separate the stems from the beet leaves
  3. Cut the stems into one-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves
  4. 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)
  5. Drain the stems into a colander and set aside
  6. Add the oil to the pan and heat over medium heat until a drop of water thrown in sizzles
  7. Add garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
  8. Cook, stirring for about a minute, until fragrant
  9. 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.
  10. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the leaves. Add the lemon zest, and toss to coat.
  11. 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

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

% 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.