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Sauteed Beet Greens

Name: Sauteed Beet Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 8 ounces beet greens, stems thinly sliced (about 1 cup), leaves torn (about 4 cups); 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Recipe photo courtesy of Linda Pugliese

20 mins 20 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
8 ounces beet greens, stems thinly sliced (about 1 cup), leaves torn (about 4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beet-green stems and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add beet-green leaves and 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

Variations

Anchovy variation: Substitute 2 chopped anchovies for tomato paste, and reduce salt to 1/8 teaspoon.

Ginger-coconut variation: Substitute an equal amount of coconut oil for olive oil, and 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger for tomato paste.