Sauteed Beet Tops

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Ingredients

  • 8 beet leaves
  • 6 ounces water (more if needed)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
  • 1 sweet green pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash the beet tops in cold, running water. Cut their length horizontally into bite sized pieces.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the olive oil to the pan and add the diced onion, sweet pepper, and garlic and cover. Cook on low to medium heat until tender, adding water as needed. Chop the mushrooms in a food processor and add them to the skillet and continue cooking. Add the chopped beet tops. Cover the pan. Cook until the beet tops are wilted.Stir as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

567 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 53g 68% DV
Carbs 21g 8% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10085mg 100% DV
Potassium 165.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 27mg 2% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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