Beet greens pack a nutritious punch, with protein, beta-carotene and calcium. Served with their equally nutritious, crimson roots, this healthy heavyweight is also a snap to make.
Published April 1, 2013 06:47PM
Serves: 4 Hands-on time: 15 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
8 medium-size beets, roasted
2 cups chopped beet greens, washed and dried
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel beets and cut into wedges. Set aside.
In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shallots until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and pale golden, about 1 minute. Stir in beet greens, sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring often, until tender crisp, about 3 minutes. Pour in orange juice, add reserved beets and cook just until heated through and liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature (can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days).
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