Cassie’s Ruminations

Sauteed Golden Beets and Greens

This past week I got some little golden beets in my CSA box. Tonight I sauteed them and their greens in a bit of olive oil with kosher salt. It was a great little side for the roast chicken we had tonight. 🙂

Sauteed Golden Beets and Greens
Serves 2

1 bunch golden beets with greens still attached
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Wash the beets and greens well. Cut the greens off about an inch from the tops of the beets and then cut the greens into 1/2 inch wide strips. Set the greens aside. Trim both ends from the beets and peel them. Cut the beets into quarters.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beet pieces to the skillet and season lightly with salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the beets are starting to brown nicely. Add the greens and 1/4 cup of water and cover the skillet. Let steam for 3-4 minutes, then uncover. Saute for a final 1-2 minutes to boil off any remaining water and to slightly brown the greens.

Serve warm.