How to Make Sauteed Beet Greens - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to use up the beet greens from your garden or local farmers market? Look no further than this simple and tasty recipe for sautéed beet greens. Often overlooked and discarded, beet greens are actually packed with nutrients and offer a unique flavor that is not to be missed. This recipe is a wonderful way to highlight the earthy and slightly bitter taste of beet greens, while also being quick and easy to prepare.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound beet greens - stems discarded and leaves shredded
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • sea salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until it begins to turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the onion; cook together about 1 minute. Fold the beet greens into the onion mixture, stirring to coat; cook until the greens wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Add capers and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until hot, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat; season dish with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 370mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 954mg