Beets with Tops

prep time:: 35 min

Serving size: 4

ingredients

4 medium beets -- with their greens
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic -- pressed, (optional)
1/2 tsp tarragon
1 pinch sea salt -- to t

directions

1. Cut the tops off the beets and wash them in cool water. Scrub the beets with a brush and cut off the stem end and the root end. Slice the beets with a sharp knife.

2. Place the sliced beets in a pan with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the beets for about 5 minutes.

3. Place the greens on top of the sliced beets. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes or nutil both the beets and the greens are tender. From time to time check the water level, adding more water if necessary.

4. When the vegetables are done, coarsely chop the tops and place them in a serving bowl along with the beets. Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour the mixture over the vegetables. Toss and serve.

Taken from: “Foods that Heal”, by Dr. Bernard Jensen, p. 235.

Source: Glen