Sautéed Beet Greens

Sauteed Beet Greens

Ingredients

1 bundle beet greens

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 clove garlic

  • ½ lemon

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash beet greens and separate stems from leaves.

  • Cut stems into 1″ pieces. Chop leaves into pieces.

  • Place stems in a large non-stick pan with 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer 4-7 minutes or until fork tender.

  • Drain. Add garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon over the greens. Sautee 2-3 minutes or until greens are wilted.

  • Remove from heat, stir in butter and additional salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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