Sautéed Beet Greens
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Prep time:
5 minutes
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Cook time:
none
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Servings:
3 servings
Sautéed Beet Greens
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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
Directions:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat oil in a medium-size 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 for 5 to 8 minutes until soft.
4. When done, stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt. Serve now or use in another recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
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Prep time:
5 minutes
![Kitchen Timer](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/recipe_meta_timer.png)
Cook time:
none
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
3 servings
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