Easy Beet Greens

Name: Easy Beet Greens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch beet tops with stems; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 lemon, juiced

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Don't waste your beet greens! They taste delicious and can be quickly and easily pan-fried.

Recipe by barbara

Updated on July 20, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 bunch beet tops with stems
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ lemon, juiced

Directions

Wash beet greens and drain. Chop stems and leaves separately.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stems and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add greens and allow to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78	Calories
7g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 122mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 28mg	142%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 208mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.