SAUTEED BEET GREENS

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The next time your bunch of beets come with fresh greens attached, put them to work in this super-quick side dish. While beets will always have that signature earthy sweetness to boast about, their greens carry a more neutral taste-making them the perfect blank canvas for any of the three delicious flavor profiles below.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
8 ounces beet greens, stems thinly sliced (about 1 cup), leaves torn (about 4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beet-green stems and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add beet-green leaves and 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

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