Methods/steps

1. Trim leaving about 1/4 of the stalk on each beet. Scrub, wipe dry, wrap in foil or put in covered baking dish and place inside a preheated 375 degree oven. Cook for 30 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the beets. You don't need to check them until you can smell them and when you can insert a knife easily they're done.
2. When cool enough to handle rub off the skin. I use paper towels for this. You can use kitchen towels but they might stain. Then chop the beets into 2 bite size pieces and start the greens.
3. Trim the greens by tearing the the leaves into small pieces and cutting the stalks into 1 inch lengths. Rinse them well and shake some of the water off. Don't dry them as the water will be used in cooking.
4. In a good size saute pan over medium heat add the oil and the garlic. Stir for a few seconds then add the beat greens, stalks and leaves all at once. Stir until the greens are wilted then add the chopped beets, balsamic and salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy.