Beet Greens

Name: Beet Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound beet greens, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 10 mins.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Beet greens are the leafy tops of red or golden beetroots, and they’re totally edible! Enjoy these garlicky sauteed beet greens as a side, on a sandwich, or in pasta and grain bowls.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beet greens, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil shimmers, add beet greens, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Use tongs to toss the beet greens as they cook, until they start to wilt, 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess liquids. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 57 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

Use every part of a beet with this delicious how-to on cooking the leafy greens portion. Sauteeing them makes for an excellent addition to sandwiches, salads, pasta and more! —Mary Graham, Barneveld, Wisconsin

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