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Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

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"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!" — Daryl

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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

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I just saute in olive oil in a big skillet and skip the blanching part to save washing a pan. First I thinly slice the stems and add them first to get a bit of a head start on the leaves then slice the leaves in thin strips (the bunch at a time). When wilted it is ready.

—healthycooker

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 28, 2011

Good. I prefer greens to be baked up crispy with olive oil and salt or seasoned salt and eaten like a chip. My husband was a fan of this recipe.

—GIRLWTUDE

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Jan 20, 2011

I had never had beet greens before and I thought this was a very good, easy dish to prepare. I did not use the red pepper flakes as I have an 8 year old who does not like anything spicy, but it would probably be a good addition. I plan to make this again and I think I will try adding some crumbled bacon to it next time for a little twist. Thanks for the recipe!

—layla

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Jul 23, 2011

Outstanding. I had never thought of putting the greens in cold water after boiling. That really kept them fresh. I used more olive oil. Forgetting to season the green while cooking I put kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on the greens as I served them. My dinner guests loved them.

—davids6093

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Nov 09, 2011

I omitted the crushed red pepper but added two slices of sliced and chopped sweet onion in with the garlic and olive oil before adding the beet greens. Very good and this will be a staple in my recipes to cook. LOVED and ususally I do not like beet greens. Five stars.

—Nessa

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Mar 29, 2011

Super good. Super easy. I sauteed some shallots and added some beets (I love cooked beets), along with some shrimp. What a great, easy meal.

—Wendy

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Feb 07, 2012

This was delicious - we were scraping our plates. I added more red pepper and added the juice of 1 (small) lemon as the greens were sauteing. Added a little crumbled feta to the top. So good, I'm going to have to go out and get more greens. I think this would be equally delicious with any kind of green - chard, kale, etc.

—HeatherLilly

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Oct 27, 2010

delish. can't wait to add something on top like goat cheese

—miss jackson

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Nutrition

Calories
49 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
7.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.6 g
6%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
142 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 49
Calories from Fat: 32

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 142mg 6 %
** Potassium 236mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 26 %
** Vitamin C 80 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.