Sauteed Beet Greens with Garlic and Balsamic
Enjoy your greens with this quick, flavorful sautéed beet greens recipe. A delicious way to eat healthy and reduce food waste!
Servings: 4
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch beet greens
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the beet greens thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Separate the stalks from the leaves. Chop the stalks into bite-sized pieces, and slice the greens into 1/2-inch strips.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped stalks, along with a pinch of salt. Toss to combine, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stalks begin to soften.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the sliced greens along with another pinch of salt. Toss to coat everything evenly, and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Turn off the heat and add a splash of balsamic vinegar. Toss to combine, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Storage and reheating:
- Let the cooked greens cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm them in a skillet over medium heat with a touch of olive oil or a splash of water to keep them from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 4g | Protein: 1g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 447mg | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 3606IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg