Sauteed Beets
 
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Fresh Beets are boiled, peeled then sauted with garlic, onion and beet greens. Enjoy as a side dish or light vegan meal with a grain on the side.
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Recipe type: Vegetarian, Vegan, Side Dish
Cuisine: International, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 3 medium fresh raw beets
  • beet greens (no stems) from raw beets* (can substitute with baby spinach)
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • olive oil
Instructions
  1. Thoroughly clean the beets and cut off attached greens. Place beets in a pot of salted boiling water. Boil until fork tender and skin can be rubbed off easily. (Time depends on size.) Drain allow to cool and peel completely. Cut into even sized pieces.
  2. Once beets have been boiled heat a little bit of olive oil. Saute onion until soft and translucent, next add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the peeled and cut beet pieces, salt and taste, and saute for about 8 minutes. Next add the thoroughly cleaned beet greens into the pan. Cook until the greens have wilted.
Notes
*It is very important the the beet greens be fresh, crisp and un-bruised. Organic beets with beet greens attached are the best option, if possible. Rinse thoroughly and cut away any bruised parts. Discard the stems.
Recipe by Spicie Foodie ™ at https://www.spiciefoodie.com/sauteed-beets-and-other-happenings/