Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

Name: Simple and Delicious Beet Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 bunches beet greens, stems removed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional); salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 lemons, quartered

⏱️ Ready in 20 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 24 views

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!

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 bunches beet greens, stems removed

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 lemons, quartered

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.6g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 45mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 7.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber 3.4g 12%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 1.2g 2%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.