Baby Beets with Beet Greens

Ingredients

 * 16 to 24 small beets, greens intact, about 2 lbs.
 * 1½ tbsp olive oil
 * sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, to taste
 * 1½ tbsp chopped dill, fresh coriander or tarragon

Directions

 * 1) Scrub beets and steam until tender-firm and a knife enters easily, 10 to 15 minutes if very small and 25 minutes or longer if large.
 * 2) Set aside to cool, and slip off skins.
 * 3) Quarter, halve or leave whole.
 * 4) Discard stems and keep greens, discarding any that are bruised or badly torn.
 * 5) Steam over beet water until tender, about 5 minutes.
 * 6) Toss with half olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Arrange greens on serving dish.
 * 8) Toss beets with remaining oil, lime juice and fresh herbs.
 * 9) Pile onto greens and serve.