Sautéed Beet Greens
Don’t throw away your beet greens! The leafy tops of beets can be so tasty. In this recipe, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and seasonings give them a bold flavor profile.
- 10 minutes
- 3 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Sautéed Beet Greens
Don’t throw away your beet greens! The leafy tops of beets can be so tasty. In this recipe, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and seasonings give them a bold flavor profile.
- 10 minutes
- 3 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups chopped beet greens (2 bunches with stems removed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
3
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.
4
Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Serve right away or use in another recipe.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 50 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.2 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg |
| Sodium | 67 mg |
| Copper | 130 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 47 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 114 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 54 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 196 mcg |
| Folate | 9 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 1 mg |
Source:
- Food Hero
- Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service