Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce

Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce – Nothing beats the flavor of beets cooked in a succulent garlic butter sauce. This simple sautéed beet recipe is easy to prepare and super flavorful. With a medley of freshly cooked beets, garlic, spices, and herbs, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve the garlic butter beets as a side dish or an appetizer. This savory beet recipe has all the flavor you need to make any meal special. Let’s get cooking!

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Ingredients list for the garlic butter sauteed beets

• 1 lb (450g) cooked beets, cut into wedges
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin Powder
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice, more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper

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Garlic Butter Beets recipe

Beets are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. This sauteed beet recipe is a fantastic alternative to your traditional beet salad. Beets pair wonderfully with garlic, making it an excellent choice for a savory side dish.

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Directions

1. To make this garlic butter beets recipe: In a bowl, combine paprika, cumin, chicken stock, lemon juice, onion powder, oregano, garlic, chili flakes (if using), and olive oil. Taste the marinade and adjust salt and lemon if necessary.

2. In a large salad bowl, toss the beet wedges in the marinade and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes so the flavors soak in. Drain beets from the marinade and keep the drained marinade for later. 

3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and add the diced beets. Season with salt and pepper; add a bit of oil if necessary. Saute beets for 3 minutes over medium-low.

4. Add the drained marinade over the beets–you may have more than necessary, so add to your taste. Cook beets with the marinade for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has reduced a bit and the beets are tender.

5. Transfer the sauteed beets to a serving dish, garnished with lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley if you like. An extra splash of lemon juice before serving the garlic butter beets is highly recommended. Enjoy! ❤️

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Tips for the garlic butter sautéed beet recipe

• You can make this garlic butter beet recipe dairy-free or vegan by simply skipping the butter at step 2. Add a little more olive oil before sauteeing the beets.
• Leave red chili pepper flakes out if you don’t want your sauteed garlic butter beets on the spicier side.
• You can use pre-cooked beets or cook raw beets on your own: add one cup of water into your Instant Pot, place the trivet at the bottom, and arrange 3 or 4 beets (trimmed and rinsed). Cook on steam mode for 10 minutes. The skin peels off very quickly. Just be careful not to stain your clothes!

How and how long to keep the sauteed beet leftovers?

The garlic butter beets are kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for three days.

• Gently reheat in the microwave with a dash of water to loosen the sauce.
• Or reheat in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, spreading the beets in a single layer and crisping them up on all sides for a few minutes.

More beet recipes you might like

• Simple Sesame Beet Salad
• Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip
• Raw Chioggia Beet Salad
• Beet & Citrus Winter Salad

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