Best 8 Sauteed Beet Greens Recipes

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From vibrant green to deep burgundy leaves, sautéed beet greens are a delectable dish packed with earthy flavors and essential nutrients. These leafy greens, often overlooked, are the edible tops of beetroot plants. With their slightly bitter taste and tender texture, they offer a unique culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner seeking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the art of sautéing beet greens, transforming them into a flavorful and nutritious side dish or a delightful addition to your main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTéED BEET GREENS WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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Beets are available and good year round, but their season is June through October, when they are at their most tender. Look for unblemished bulbs with sturdy, unwilted greens. Whatever type of beets you buy, always buy them with the greens attached. Then you get two vegetables for the price of one, and greens add a whole set of nutrients to the picture, most notably beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. You can often get beet greens for free at the farmers' market because some people ask the vendors to chop off the tops when they buy their beets. This simple recipe (which can be used for any type of green) is great on its own as a side dish, or you can toss the greens with pasta, add them to an omelet or risotto, or use them in a gratin or a quiche.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound beet greens (2 large or 3 small bunches)
Salt
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem the greens and wash the leaves in 2 rinses of water. When the water comes to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the greens. Blanch for 2 minutes, until tender. Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water, then drain and squeeze the water out from its leaves. Chop coarsely.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the garlic and hot red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant and translucent, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in the greens. Stir for a couple of minutes, until the greens are nicely seasoned with garlic and oil. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 73, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ROASTED BEETS AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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Beetroot (US Beets) is not one of my DH's favorite veggie. In our local newspaper was a recipe that I just had to try as I love beetroot but don't get to eat them very often unless I go to a restaurant. If you like beetroots then you will love this recipe.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch beet with greens
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or knob of butter)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash beets thoroughly leaving the skins on and remove the greens.
  • Rinse greens, removing any large stems and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. (If you want to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted).
  • Cover and bake for 45 to 60 mins, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet.
  • When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and onions, and cook for a few minutes.
  • Tear the beet greens into 2 to 3 inch pieces, and add them to the skillet.
  • Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or a knob of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.3

SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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My grandmother would pan-fry beet greens with garlic and olive oil. Following her example, I added sun-dried tomatoes and capers for a little more pop! The kids love it and it's quick and easy. Please note, although I have measurements listed, I am a 'pinch here and pinch there' type of cook. You may need to adjust for your personal taste.

Provided by Selayma

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound beet greens - stems discarded and leaves shredded
1 ¼ teaspoons capers
1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
sea salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until it begins to turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the onion; cook together about 1 minute. Fold the beet greens into the onion mixture, stirring to coat; cook until the greens wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Add capers and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until hot, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat; season dish with sea salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 369.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SAUTEED BEET GREENS WITH ROASTED BEETS AND PORK TENDERLOIN



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If you haven't roasted beets before, you're in for a treat. Although they take a bit more time, it's well worth it; roasting intensifies their sweet, earthy flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches beets (3 to 4 pounds with greens), greens removed, chopped, washed, and drained with some water clinging (about 9 cups greens)
2 pork tenderloins (12 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Loosely wrap beets in a 12-by-20-inch piece of foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until easily pierced with a knife, 35 to 45 minutes. When cool to touch, grab beets with a paper towel and slip off skins. Reserve one beet; halve and slice remaining beets. Set aside.
  • Season pork generously with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until pork registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 14 to 16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the reserved beet and 1 tablespoon oil; process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve (or strainer) lined with cheesecloth into a small bowl to yield 4 teaspoons juice; discard solids. Add mustard, 2 teaspoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Add beet greens, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove greens from heat and discard garlic. Add reserved beets and remaining tablespoon of vinegar, and toss to combine.
  • To serve, top sauteed greens with toasted pine nuts. Drizzle a little of the beet vinaigrette on the plate and top with sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 42 g

BEETS WITH STOUT AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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Categories     Beer     Leafy Green     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Beet     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 pounds beets including the greens (4 1/2 pounds without the greens), trimmed, leaving 2 inches of the stem ends intact and reserving 1 pound of the beet greens
3 tablespoons Guinness stout
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
the reserved beet greens or 1 pound of kale, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well, spun dry, and chopped very coarse

Steps:

  • In a kettle cover the beets with 2 inches cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer the beets, covered, for 20 to 35 minutes (depending on their size), or until they are tender. Drain the beets and under the cold running water slip off and discard their skins and stems. In a skillet bring to a boil the stout and the vinegar and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the butter. Stir in the beets, quartered, add the salt and pepper to taste, and keep the beets warm, covered. In a large skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in it sauté the reserved beet greens, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until they are tender, and stir in the salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the greens around the edge of a platter and mound the beets in the center.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SAUTEED BEET GREENS AND CREAMY HORSERADISH BEETS



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Provided by Tina Miller

Categories     Beef     Leafy Green     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Marinate     Sauté     Horseradish     Steak     Beet     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Beets
8 medium beets with green tops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
3 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
Flank steak
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1 1/2-pound flank steak
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Steps:

  • For beets:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Trim green tops from beets; cut off stems and discard, reserving greens. Gently scrub 4 beets and set aside (reserve remaining beets for another use). Toss beets with 2 tablespoons oil in roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt. Cover pan with foil. Bake until beets are tender, about 50 minutes. Let beets stand covered at room temperature 20 minutes. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Whisk crème fraîche, horseradish, lemon juice, and minced shallot in medium bowl. Add beets and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For flank steak:
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and ground black pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove steak from marinade; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steak to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add reserved beet greens; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Thinly slice steak crosswise. Divide steak among 6 plates; surround with sautéed beet greens. Mound horseradish beets alongside.

ROASTED BEETS AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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This is a great way to use every part of the fresh beets you buy. You can get two delicious side dishes out of this one vegetable.

Provided by BN61079

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch beets with
greens
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets thoroughly, leaving the skins on, and remove the greens. Rinse greens, removing any large stems, and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. If you wish to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted.
  • Cover, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet.
  • When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for a minute. Tear the beet greens into 2 to 3 inch pieces, and add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 442.3 mg, Sugar 8 g

ROASTED BEETS AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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Categories     Leafy Green

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch beets with greens
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets thoroughly, leaving the skins on, and remove the greens. Rinse greens, removing any large stems, and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. If you wish to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted. 2. Cover, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet. 3. When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for a minute. Tear the beet greens into 2 to 3 inch pieces, and add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose tender beet greens: Select beet greens that are young and have tender leaves. Avoid greens that are wilted or have tough stems.
  • Wash the beet greens thoroughly: Beet greens can be gritty, so be sure to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Rinse them under cold water, swishing them around to loosen any dirt or debris.
  • Remove the stems: The stems of beet greens can be tough, so it's best to remove them before cooking. Cut off the stems where they meet the leaves.
  • Chop the beet greens: Chop the beet greens into small pieces, about 1 inch in size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a little bit of oil: When sautéing beet greens, use just a little bit of oil to prevent them from sticking to the pan. Olive oil or butter are both good options.
  • Cook the beet greens over medium heat: Sautéing beet greens over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Season the beet greens to taste: Once the beet greens are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.

Conclusion:

Sautéed beet greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with many different dishes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a more elaborate dish to serve at a special occasion, sautéed beet greens are a great option. Experiment with different seasonings and ingredients to find your favorite way to enjoy them.

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