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Sautéed rosemary-lemon beets

Sautéed Rosemary-Lemon Beets

A side dish recipe for sautéed rosemary-lemon beets that is delicious and nutritious. Prepared with coconut oil, garlic, lemon and rosemary.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized beets
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice about 1/2 of a medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh Rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash beets, trim off green tops leaving about 1/4-inch intact, but do not cut off the long tail and do not peel the beets.
  • Boil until tender but still slightly firm, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the beets and run cold water over them. When cool enough to handle, slip off the skins, cut off the top and tail. Cut into 1-inch cubes or slice them 1/4-inch thick.
  • In a skillet set over medium-high heat add the coconut oil and when it is hot add the beets and sauté for one or two minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Remove from the heat and add the rosemary and lemon juice. Toss to combine, transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Notes

The beet tops may be prepared the same method as cooking kale, chard or spinach. There are tons of nutrition to them and they are delicious.