Oftentimes I will use a beet leaf as a "green: in a sandwich or as an additional flavor in a salad. Other times I cook the beet greens.
Savory Beet Greens is simple to make and takes VERY few ingredients. This is a low cost side dish...or meal, depending on how you prefer to make it!
Ingredients:
Beet Greens
Onion or Shallot
Garlic
Vegetable Broth
Balsamic Vinegar
First I remove the stems from the leaves. I save the stems for use in STIR FRY recipes.
Then I cut the leaves into small "slivers" and wash thoroughly.
To a pan add:
Beet Greens (I do whatever a "bunch" at the store turns out to be...they cook down like spinach.)
1 Shallot or half an onion, diced.
4-6 (Depending on size) Cloves of Garlic (diced)
1 Cup of Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
Cover the pan. Simmer on low. Stir from time to time. Add more broth if needed to with the beet greens and tenderize the onion and garlic. Cook until liquid is reduced.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as is, warm from the pan
Top with walnuts (cashews, peanuts, diced almonds) to add protein
Serve on a bed of quinoa or millet
Serve with an Amazing Amaranth Fritter (a sweet variation with basil)
Note: This vegetable warms well. Can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
