Beet Greens & Quinoa

By Micki Brown

Yields4 Servings
 1 bunch beet greens, stems removed, chopped
 1 onion, chopped
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 tsp minced garlic
 ½ tsp tsp (or to taste) sea salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 Juice of 1 lemon
 ¼ cup water or broth
 2 cups water or broth
1

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or sauté pan

2

Add the onions and sauté until they start turning brown

3

Add the garlic, salt and pepper and continue cooking for about 1 minute

4

Add the beet greens and sauté until they are wilted

5

Add the lemon juice and water or broth and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes

6

Add the quinoa, stir to combine, continue to cook until the quinoa is heated through. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 bunch beet greens, stems removed, chopped
 1 onion, chopped
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 tsp minced garlic
 ½ tsp tsp (or to taste) sea salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 Juice of 1 lemon
 ¼ cup water or broth
 2 cups water or broth

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or sauté pan

2

Add the onions and sauté until they start turning brown

3

Add the garlic, salt and pepper and continue cooking for about 1 minute

4

Add the beet greens and sauté until they are wilted

5

Add the lemon juice and water or broth and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes

6

Add the quinoa, stir to combine, continue to cook until the quinoa is heated through. Serve and enjoy!

Beet Greens & Quinoa