Sauteed Beet Greens

I cooked the beet greens on my first day of culinary school. The chef instructor said that soaking the greens in heavily salted water helps take away some of the bitterness and seasons them as well. We severed these with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and au jus.

Sauteed Beet Greens

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients
1 lb of beet greens
1/2 cup salt
8 cups of water
1 T garlic, minced
1 tsp sherry vinegar
oil to coat pan
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Wash and rip beet greens, discarding the stems. Combine water and salt in a large bowl or pot. Add beet greens and soak for 15 minutes. Remove from water and dry in a salad spinner. Heat oil in large satuee pan on medium high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the beet greens and cook until desired level of doneness. Finish with salt, pepper and vinegar.