Beet Greens

Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

Rating: 4.61 stars

Don't throw away those hearty green leaves that top fresh bundles of beets! They have a flavor similar to kale. This simple recipe will will help you make the most of your fresh beets!

By Daryl Gerboth

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

• 2 bunches beet greens, stems removed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 lemons, quartered
  

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1
  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the beet greens, and cook uncovered until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
  
• Step 2
  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the greens until oil and garlic is evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper. Cook just until greens are hot; serve with lemon wedges.
  

Cook's Note

Advance preparation: The blanched greens will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

49 calories; 3.6 g total fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 45 mg sodium. 7.4 g carbohydrates; 1.2 g protein;