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Sautéed Beet Greens

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves 2 to 4
This simple sautéed beet greens recipe is a delicious, nutritious side dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch beet greens
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • Lemon wedge, for squeezing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pistachios

Instructions

  • Separate the stems from the beet greens. Finely chop the stems and coarsely chop the leaves.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the beet stems and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the beet greens, a few pinches of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Sauté, tossing, until just wilted.
  • Turn off the heat, add the raisins, and squeeze with lemon juice. Toss to combine. Transfer to a platter, top with the walnuts, and season to taste with more salt and pepper.