How to Saute Beet Greens

 

Vibrant red and jam packed with nutrients!!!!

Don’t throw out those beet greens!! They are just as nutritious, if not more, than the beets themselves.

Here, I have the tops from 3 beets.

When buying your beets, look for healthy looking tops that you can cook separately. 

Cut off the tops and wash them thoroughly. Boil them until fork tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well.

In a frying pan, add 3 tbsps of extra virgin olive oil and throw in your beet tops. 

Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion flakes

1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper 

3 tbsps white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar

Sauté altogether until beet tops are thoroughly cooked and beautifully.

I peeled the beets themselves and roasted them in the oven sprinkled with salt , pepper and coated with olive oil. It takes awhile for the beets themselves to cook. I roasted them at 400 F for 40 minutes at least until fork tender. Roasting beets brings out their sweetness.