Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chopped beet greens (2 bunches with stems removed)
2 cloves garlic
minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
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.
Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Serve right away or use in another recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 50 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 67 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Sautéed Beet Greens. Recipe source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.