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Sautéed Beet Greens

A nutritious and flavorful dish made from sautéed beet greens, perfect as a side or light main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beet Greens
  • 1 bunch beet greens washed and chopped
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Cooking the Beet Greens
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped beet greens to the skillet, stirring to coat with oil and garlic.
  4. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Beet greens can be substituted with other leafy greens like Swiss chard or spinach.

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