Baby Beet Tops with Teeny Weeny Baby Beets Attached
Transform your side dish game with this vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe for Baby Beet Tops with Teeny Weeny Baby Beets Attached. This quick and easy dish celebrates the earthy sweetness of baby beets while showcasing their tender, leafy tops sautéed to perfection in garlic-infused olive oil. A dash of sea salt, a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice elevate this wholesome recipe into an irresistible warm salad or side. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect way to embrace seasonal produce and add a pop of color and flavor to your table. Ideal for lovers of simple, farm-to-table cooking, this recipe is as delicious as it is sustainable—zero waste, all flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 whole Baby beet tops with baby beets attached
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Carefully wash the baby beet tops and attached baby beets under cold running water to remove any dirt. Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Trim the ends of the baby beet roots if necessary, leaving about 1/4 inch of the stem on top. Ensure the greens remain attached to the roots.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the baby beet tops and their attached roots to the pan. Toss gently with tongs to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the greens and beets.
Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender and the baby beets are slightly softened yet still firm to the bite.
Remove the pan from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates and serve immediately as a side dish or warm salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
