Sautéed Beet Greens

Don’t throw away your beet greens! The leafy tops of beets can be so tasty. In this recipe, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and seasonings give them a bold flavor profile.

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Don’t throw away your beet greens! The leafy tops of beets can be so tasty. In this recipe, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and seasonings give them a bold flavor profile.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 4 piece(s) Chopped beet greens (stems removed)
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the beet greens and garlic to the pan. Stir until just wilted, then reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Serve right away or use in another recipe.

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