Best 7 Beet Greens W Bacon Onion Recipes

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Beet greens are the leafy tops of beets, and they can be just as delicious as the root vegetable itself. They're packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, as well as magnesium, potassium, and iron. Plus, they have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with many other ingredients. This article will introduce you to some delectable recipes that highlight the unique flavor of beet greens, combined with the savory smokiness of bacon and the sweet sharpness of onions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that showcases the versatility of this often-overlooked vegetable.

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BEET GREENS WITH BACON AND ONION



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Think you're family won't eat their greens? Think again! With all the yummy accompanying flavors in this side dish, you won't find the beet greens overpowering at all.

Provided by MadCatKim

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cups fresh beet leaves
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons bacon bits
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil on medium-high heat.
  • Saute the garlic and onion until they are translucent.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the beet greens.
  • Stir until all the greens are wilted and heated.
  • Add the white wine and bacon.
  • Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with salt and fresh ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 207.4, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3

BEET GREENS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This recipe is in my hubby's top 5 favorite! He is notorious for picking out the beet bunches at the farmer's market by looking at the tops without even checking out the actual beets at the bottom. Easy to make and tasty with or without the added roasted beet roots. Time does not include the beet root roasting time.

Provided by ChefBella

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch beet leaf, washed, drained and roughly chopped (about 3-4 beets worth)
3 -4 small beets, roasted, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped small
1 tablespoon water
2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook bacon in olive oil until starting to lightly brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion and continue to cook until onion is translucent and starts to brown lightly, another 3- 4 minutes.
  • Add beet greens and roasted beets (if using), water and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens start to wilt.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until greens have wilted, about another 3-4 minutes and liquid has evaporated slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and offer additional balsamic at the table, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 189.9, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS WITH BACON AND SWEET ONIONS



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds collard greens, washed, trimmed, and roughly chopped
4 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup minced sweet onions
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. When water boils, add greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add greens and turn to coat well. Add broth - it should cover greens and let cook until broth is reduced and greens are very tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

BACON-ONION GREEN BEANS



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I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. -Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper., Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain., Place beans in a large bowl; toss with bacon and onion mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BEET GREENS



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Don't throw away those hearty green leaves that top fresh bundles of beets! They have a flavor similar to kale. This simple recipe will will help you make the most of your fresh beets!

Provided by Daryl Gerboth

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches beet greens, stems removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, quartered

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the beet greens, and cook uncovered until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the greens until oil and garlic is evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper. Cook just until greens are hot; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BEET GREENS WITH BACON



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Enjoy this saute as a side or serve on crostini as an appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 beets
4 slices bacon, chopped
4 scallions, sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut greens off beets; discard stems and chop leaves. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until golden brown, 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate; pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat from skillet. Add scallions and cook until softened, 1 minute. In two batches, add beet leaves and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS AND BEANS WITH BACON



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These stewed greens develop deep flavor thanks to a quick onion-garlic broth and bacon, used two ways. Sliced bacon is cooked until tender, blending in but imparting its smoky, porky essence, while crisp bacon morsels are sprinkled on top for a salty, crunchy hit. This 30-minute dish is great spooned over rice or polenta, or alongside buttery cornbread for a hearty weeknight meal, but you could also top it with an egg to bring it into brunch territory.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches dark and sturdy leafy greens, like collards, kale or mustard greens (about 1 pound)
4 bacon slices
1 large red onion (about 1 pound), finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the greens: Cut the tough stems out of the greens and discard. Stack the leaves, roll tightly crosswise and slice into 3/4-inch-wide ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and swish to remove grit. Transfer greens to a colander, cleaning them a second time if the water remaining in the bowl is visibly dirty.
  • Cook 2 bacon slices in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, cut the remaining 2 bacon slices crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Add the 1/4-inch bacon strips to the hot bacon fat and cook, stirring, until the fat in the bacon strips starts to render, about 1 minute. Add the onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the greens, season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender with a little bite, about 3 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the beans and hot sauce. Stir until the beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among serving dishes and crumble the cooked bacon slices on top. Serve with more hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh beet greens: Look for beet greens that are deep green in color and have no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Prepare the beet greens properly: Remove the tough stems from the beet greens and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use bacon or pancetta for extra flavor: Bacon or pancetta adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. If you don't have bacon or pancetta, you can use olive oil or butter instead.
  • Don't overcook the beet greens: Beet greens cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked beet greens will become tough and lose their flavor.
  • Serve the beet greens immediately: Beet greens are best served immediately after they are cooked. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Beet greens are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and potassium. Beet greens can be sautéed, steamed, or boiled, and they can be added to salads, soups, and stews. This recipe for Beet Greens with Bacon and Onion is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy this healthy vegetable.

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