EASY BEET GREENS

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Don't waste your beet greens! They taste delicious and can be quickly and easily pan-fried.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch beet tops with stems
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Wash beet greens and drain. Chop stems and leaves separately.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stems and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add greens and allow to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 122.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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