Enjoy a healthy and delicious dish with this recipe that combines roasted beets and sautéed beet greens. Perfect as a side or a light main course.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 beets
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Trim the greens from the beets and set aside. Wash the beets thoroughly.
Step 3
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 5
While the beets are roasting, wash the beet greens thoroughly and chop them coarsely.
Step 6
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 7
Add the chopped beet greens, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
When the beets are done roasting, let them cool slightly, then peel and slice them.
Step 9
Serve the roasted beets alongside the sautéed beet greens. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.