Recipe: Beet Greens with Beets 🥬🥦
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
When making this dish from your garden or store-bought greens, choose only the young leaves and discard the older, tougher leaves. I like a shake or two of hot pepper flakes for an added kick! This recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful, making it perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a side dish for a special occasion.
Ingredients:
- 10 cups beet greens, young leaves only, washed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium beet, cooked and chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 80.8
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 7.6mg
- Sodium: 113.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.7g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 9.4g
- Protein: 2.1g
Instructions:
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In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil.
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Add the beet greens to the boiling water and cook until just limp, about 3 minutes.
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Drain the cooked greens well and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
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In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the melted butter, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add the chopped beet greens to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Stir in the chopped cooked beet, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
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Heat the mixture through for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
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Once heated through, transfer the beet greens with beets to a serving bowl.
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Serve hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish alongside your favorite main course or enjoy it as a light and flavorful vegetarian meal on its own.
Tips:
- For added heat, sprinkle with a pinch of hot pepper flakes before serving.
- To save time, cook the beets ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Don’t discard the beet greens! They are packed with nutrients and flavor, making them a delicious addition to this dish.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can also add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a bright, citrusy flavor.
Enjoy this vibrant and nutritious dish featuring tender beet greens and sweet, earthy beets! It’s a simple yet elegant way to showcase the flavors of fresh produce from your garden or local market.
