STEWED BEET GREENS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

Reserved beet stems and greens from Quick Pickled Beets, or use stems and greens from 6 beets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Thinly slice beet stems to yield 3 cups; rinse well, and drain. Coarsely chop beet greens; rinse well, and drain. Set stems and greens aside.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Raise heat to medium-high. Add beet stems; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add greens, and cook until wilted but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice, and serve.