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How to sauté beets

Cook beets quickly in a skillet with beet greens for a delicious and healthy side dish recipe
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

How to sauté beets

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch beets fresh with tops on
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions

  • Prep the beets: Trim off the roots and separate the greens. Rinse both thoroughly. Peel the beets if the skins are thick.
  • Cut: Dice the beet roots into ½-inch cubes. Roughly chop the beet greens (or substitute chard or kale).
  • Sauté: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beets and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8–10 minutes.
  • Finish: Add the beet greens and garlic. Cook until the greens are wilted, 2–3 minutes.

Notes

Tips:
  • Even pieces = even cooking. Cut beets into similar sizes so they all finish at the same time.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan. Too many beets steam them instead of sautéing them. Add a splash of vegetable broth if moisture is needed to prevent sticking.
  • Cut them small. Beets are pretty dense, so larger pieces take a long time to cook. Keeping the chunks around ¾-inch helps them cook through faster and more evenly.
  • For faster cooking – thinly slice the beets or prepare shredded beets.
 
Any variety of beets can be used to saute beets. 
If beet greens are not attached to the beets, you can use another sturdy green such as chard, collard greens, or kale. Swapping out the greens may change the taste slightly.
Creative add-ins  add nuts for extra crunch, goat cheese for a tangy flavor, or dried fruit for a touch of sweetness.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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