These sautéed beet greens are made with tangy lemon juice and a dash of red pepper flakes.
Sautéed Beet Greens

Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chopped beet greens (2 bunches with stems removed)
2 cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
- Add the beet greens and garlic to the pan. Stir until just wilted, then reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt. Serve right away or use in another recipe.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- No beet greens? Use other leafy greens such as mustard greens, turnip greens or chard.
You might also like...
Vegetarian Tamales

Vegetarian Tamales
Thanks to Victor Villegas and the OSU Extension Latin Heritage Workgroup for this recipe.
Prepare:
1 hour
Cook:
45 minutes
Makes:
15 Tamales
Red Wine Vinaigrette

Red Wine Vinaigrette
A combination of Italian spices, bright vinegar and tangy mustard makes a dressing to use in a variety of dishes.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Makes:
½ cup
Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash
Learn how to bake or microwave spaghetti squash, then top with your favorite sauces or seasonings!
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Makes:
4 cups
Roasted Whole Chicken

Roasted Whole Chicken
Enjoy easy and flavorful roasted chicken for a meal and use the tender meat to prep for other recipes.
Prepare:
5 to 10 minutes
Cook:
1 ½ hours
Makes:
4 to 6 cups cooked chicken
Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of Celery Soup
This one-pot recipe is the perfect meal on a cold day or alongside a salad as a satisfying summer lunch.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Makes:
4 cups
Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce
A healthy homemade tartar sauce with fresh herbs and tangy mustard, perfect to serve with seafood.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
½ cup