Love spinach and swiss chard? If your answer is “yes”, then you will definitely be a fan of beet greens. For anyone who isn’t exactly sure what I’m referring to, it’s exactly what you would expect – the green leaves attached to beets. Have you been throwing them away? Don’t! Buying a bunch of beets can become a double dose of veggies. Beet greens are delicious and highly delicious. Have you tried them yet? Here is my favorite way to make them…
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
- 1 bunch beet greens
- 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or sea salt to taste
- a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice (optional)
How to:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet
- Add garlic, greens, liquid aminos/salt
- Stir frequently until greens are wilted down (only takes a few minutes)
- Sprinkle lemon juice for a little zing
- Enjoy!
Serves 1 – 2 servings (depending on how much you love your greens ;))
Photo Credit: the daily green
isabel
/ May 17, 2011yummy, sounds delish!
ps i made kale chips and i loved them!
Dylan
/ May 17, 2011yes! beet greens are SO good and So underappreciated its nuts! it’s a 2 for 1 deal when you buy beets (same w radish greens ha)
Mom
/ May 17, 2011I love the taste and consistency of beet greens more than spinach..they go futher also.. liquid aminos sounds scary…:)XO
style'n
/ May 17, 2011who knew? I just had beets in my salad for lunch today. Now I know……
Nicole @ FHF
/ May 17, 2011seriously?! You are a book of knowledge and I love it! Gonna have to try these next time I buy beets. xo
Krystal/Village
/ May 18, 2011i always think of dwight schrute when i see beets :)
All Natural Annie
/ May 18, 2011hahaha Krystal, love the Dwight reference
PriscilaPetersDecor
/ May 18, 2011Annie,
I love love beets, but I don’t think I have tasted beet greens before. And the recipe here is easy, I should try it.
Shawna
/ May 19, 2011I am ashamed to say I have thrown them away. I don’t know why I’ve never tried cooking them. This recipe for cooking them sounds wonderful!
Diana Mieczan
/ May 19, 2011My dad makes beet soup each time we visit and somehow its one of my favourite soups. I love the idea of using beet greens as well:) Thanks, darling