Balsamic Beets And Greens

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
• 12 ounces baby beets, trimmed, peeled, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups loosely packed beet leaves, washed, drained (leave some water clinging to the leaves)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 whisk the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl.
• 2 toss with the beets and marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• 3 in a large, skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• 4 place the garlic in the pan and saute for 1 minute.
• 5 add the greens, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.
• 7 cover and cook until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
• 8 divide the hot greens among four salad plates and top with the beets and vinaigrette.
• 9 serve immediately and enjoy!