Creamy Beet Greens Recipe: A Delicious & Nutritious Side Dish

Don't throw away those beet greens! This easy recipe transforms them into a tasty and nutritious vegetable side dish that everyone will love.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
1 bunch beet greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
2 cloves garlic
0.5 cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add water and beet greens; cook until greens have wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add garlic and cream and simmer until cream has thickened, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 107 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 72 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 41 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g