Beets and Greens

Name: Beets and Greens
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved; 4 servings fresh-ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced

Beets and Greens might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe serves 4. One serving contains 100 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. Not If you have beets, fresh-ground pepper, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet.

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Olive Oil

Beet

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.

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Beet

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Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons.

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Beet Greens

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt.

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Beet Greens

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