1 ¼ lb. beet greens
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon sea salt
3 to 5 garlic cloves (minced)
Stack the beet leaves on top of each other. Roll the stack into a cigar shape and cut the leaves into thin strips measuring about 1/16 of an in. wide).
In a small bowl, mix the salt and the minced garlic.
Warm the oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic mixture, stirring constantly for about 25 seconds.
Add the beet greens. Toss and cook until the greens are tender, about 3 minutes.
Next time you buy beets, be sure to purchase them with their reddish-green leaves. Simply sautéed in garlic, beet greens are a delicious side dish.