Beet Greens with Lemon Juice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 bunch beet greens (10 to 12 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Wash the beet greens.
- Remove the stems and chop them into a small dice.
- Coarsely chop the leaves and set them aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the chopped beet stems and a pinch of salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the stems are nearly tender, about 8 minutes.
- Push the beet stems to one side of the pan and add the garlic to the other side.
- Cook until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute.
- Stir the garlic into the stems.
- Add the chopped beet leaves and season with salt.
- Stir in a splash of water and cook until the leaves are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with a pinch of salt.
- Remove the pan from the heat, pour the dressing on top, and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
beet greens, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, clove garlic, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/beet-greens-with-lemon-juice-and-extra-virgin-olive-oil (may not work)