Sautéed Beet Greens

Sautéed Beet Greens

Author: Love and Lemons

Prep Time: 3minutes mins

Cook Time: 2minutes mins

Total Time: 5minutes mins

Serves 2 to 4

This simple sautéed beet greens recipe is a delicious, nutritious side dish!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch beet greens

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons golden raisins

• Lemon wedge, for squeezing

• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pistachios

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

• Separate the stems from the beet greens. Finely chop the stems and coarsely chop the leaves.

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the beet stems and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the beet greens, a few pinches of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Sauté, tossing, until just wilted.

• Turn off the heat, add the raisins, and squeeze with lemon juice. Toss to combine. Transfer to a platter, top with the walnuts, and season to taste with more salt and pepper.