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
yummy, sounds delish!
ps i made kale chips and i loved them!
yes! 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)
I love the taste and consistency of beet greens more than spinach..they go futher also.. liquid aminos sounds scary…:)XO
who knew? I just had beets in my salad for lunch today. Now I know……
seriously?! You are a book of knowledge and I love it! Gonna have to try these next time I buy beets. xo
i always think of dwight schrute when i see beets :)
hahaha Krystal, love the Dwight reference
Annie,
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.
I 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!
My 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