Easy Beet Greens

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

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 78 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash beet greens and drain. Chop stems and leaves separately.

Step 2

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.