Description
Simple and beautiful sautéed beet greens make the perfect side! They are quick to make, so flavourful, and perfect for your holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch beet greens*
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- optional: 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Wash your beet greens and allow to dry.
- Chop into 2” pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add greens and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until soft and wilted.
- In the last couple of minutes of the cooking time, drizzle a bit of lemon juice over the greens and sprinkle a pinch of chilli flakes if desired. (fun fact… adding lemon juice to leafy greens helps your body absorb more of their iron… so splash a bit on there!).
- Serve and enjoy!
- To store, refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a hot pan.
Notes
*Approximate Cost: CAD $5.27 (1 bunch of beets with the greens attached costs us: $4.99). Don’t throw out the tasty greens! Get the most from your dollars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauteed
- Cuisine: European