Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon
Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon brings tender beet tops to life with a gentle heat and a bright citrus finish. The greens are blanched, then tossed with olive oil, garlic, and a hint of red pepper for a clean, peppery bite balanced by fresh lemon. Serve as an easy weeknight side or a vibrant addition to a brunch spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beet greens and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 2 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- 2
Immediately place them in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking.
- 3
When the greens are cold, drain thoroughly and coarsely chop.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped greens to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Cook only until the greens are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
- 5
Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 45.13 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 5.37 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.22 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.84 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.88 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 71.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.69 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.62 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Garlic Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 45.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Greens, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 45.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon healthy?
- Quick Garlic-Sautéed Beet Greens with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 45.13 calories and 0.04 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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