BEET GREENS WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS
From 'Vegetarian' by Linda Fraser with only a few small changes. Baby spinach or Swiss chard can be used instead of beet greens. Reminder: beet greens and Swiss chard require a little longer cooking time than baby spinach. For a less aggressive garlic presence, use mildly-flavored garlic whistles/scapes. Final comment: I thought the recipe was lacking something to take the dish to the next level. What pairs well with beets/beet greens? Ah, allspice!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Note: you don't need to remove the beet green stalks unless they are woody and/or thick.
- Place the raisins in a small heat proof bowl. Pour boiling water over the raisins and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cut the bread slice up into small cubes. (Directions say to discard the crust but I don't do that because I consider it a waste).
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on medium heat and saute the bread cubes until golden. Drain.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan and saute the pine nuts until they begin to turn golden color.
- Add the beet greens, allspice and garlic.
- Cook quickly (lower heat if necessary to avoid burning) and cook just until beet greens start to wilt.
- Stir in the drained raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the greens to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with the croutons and serve hot.
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adedoyn ayomide
adedoyn-ayomide77@gmail.comI would recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook beet greens.
Rj IMRAN Najir Gemig
gemig.r@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover beet greens. I usually just compost them, but now I have a new way to enjoy them.
rahman islam
islam-rahman66@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of beet greens, but this dish was actually pretty good. The raisins and pine nuts helped to balance out the bitterness of the greens.
Bishnu Tharu
tharubishnu@gmail.comThis is a great dish to serve as a side or main course. It's also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking.
Winter Shoemake
w.s12@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beet greens, raisins, and pine nuts are a perfect match.
Sanju Basyal
b.sanju34@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again!
Pogacia Irvines
i_pogacia81@gmail.comThe raisins were a bit too sweet for me. I would prefer to use a different dried fruit, such as cranberries or apricots.
Ewaoluwa Sophie Agbogun
e_agbogun@hotmail.co.ukI found this dish to be a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.
Zahir Khan95
zk@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Beet greens are packed with nutrients, and the raisins and pine nuts add even more.
Md Mosharraf
md.mosharraf54@hotmail.co.ukI love the vibrant color of this dish! It's so eye-catching and makes a great addition to any table.
Thato Thato
t.thato@yahoo.comThis is a great way to use up beet greens, which are often overlooked. The raisins and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Samuel Montgomery
m@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the beet greens and the combination of raisins and pine nuts.
Gopi roy
g_r98@gmail.comThis dish was a delightful surprise! I had never tried beet greens before, but they were so tender and flavorful. The raisins and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.