Beet Greens

Save the tops!

If you've been eating beets but have been throwing away the tops, stop! The tops are fantastic, versatile fat burners.

Moroccan Beet Salad

3 beets, including roots & greens
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp water
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Remove the stems from the root and chop them both up. Saute the cut up roots in the oil & water for 3 minutes. Add the chopped leaves and remaining ingredients (except thel lemon juice) and cook another 5 minutes or so. Add the lemon juice and cook for another minutes. May be served warm or chilled.

Simple Beet Salad

2 big handfuls beet greens
1 big handful baby spinach
A light dressing like say a raspberry vinaigrette

Toss everything together and serve. It is simple but delicious and great for burning fat.