Sauteed Beets and Greens

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 small beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed, greens reserved and thinly sliced (to yield 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • Coarse salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. 2
    Wrap beets in 2 or 3 packets of foil; bake until slightly soft to the touch (squeeze packets to test), about 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cool beets in packets, then rub off skins with paper towels (see page 73; use a paring knife for tough spots).
  4. 4
    Cut beets into 1/2-inch wedges.
  5. 5
    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium.
  6. 6
    Add shallot; cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add beet greens; cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add beets and rosemary.
  9. 9
    Season with salt.
  10. 10
    Cook, stirring, until beets are just heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve hot.

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