Sesame Wilted Beet Greens
This recipe makes 2 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per each of 3 servings: about | - |
| cal | 60 |
| pro | 3 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 5 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 173 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 8 |
| iron | 11 |
| vit A | 36 |
| vit C | 30 |
| folate | 6 |
Beet greens are as valuable as beets. Just treat them like spinach or Swiss chard. A simple addition of sesame oil or lemon juice enhances their flavour.
Ingredients
Preparation
Trim stems from small young beet greens or remove centre rib from larger mature beet greens.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beet greens, garlic, ginger and sa< cover and steam until greens are wilted, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil; sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds.
Additional information : Variations
Lemon Wilted Beet Greens: Omit sesame seeds, olive oil, ginger and sesame oil. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter. Add beet greens, garlic and sa< cook as above. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice.
Balsamic Wilted Beet Greens: Omit sesame seeds, ginger and sesame oil. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add beet greens, garlic and sa< cook as above. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2003
- Keywords : Sides; Vegetarian; Skillet; Beets; Garlic; Sesame seeds;
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