Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 bundle beet greens
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Wash beet greens and separate stems from leaves.
  • Cut stems into 1″ pieces. Chop leaves into pieces.
  • Place stems in a large non-stick pan with 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer 4-7 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Drain. Add garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon over the greens. Sautee 2-3 minutes or until greens are wilted.
  • Remove from heat, stir in butter and additional salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.