We have beautiful little beets coming up in the corner farm and I brought home a handful the other day after watering. The greens were so beautiful and are usually overlooked as an edible part of the plant. Immediately after getting home I cut the greens of the beets and store them in a separate plastic bag in the crisper. They can be sauteed just like any other green and make for a delicious side. I usually discard part of the stems if they are especially long, but like to leave some stem for a little crunch.
SAUTEED BEET GREENS
- beet greens
- oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt
-Heat oil in a pan, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until they just start to sizzle
-Add the beet greens and cook until wilted
-Finish with a dash of salt and serve!
1 comment:
We just got some beets from our CSA and I was planning on using the leaves. I put them in a quiche last time, but this simple sautee looks perfect for a quick meal.
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