Sautéed Beet Greens Recipe
Turn humble sauteed beet greens into a flavorful side dish with the help of everything bagel seasoning. Tasty, versatile, and easy to make!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups beet greens stems included
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning plus additional for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Separate the green leaves from the stems. Chop the stems into small 1/2-1" pieces and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped stems and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the torn beet leaves to the skillet and toss to combine. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes, until the leaves wilt but remain bright green.
- Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper over the beet greens, and then toss gently to coat.
- Remove the beet greens from the heat.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3006IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
