HOW TO EAT BEET GREENS?
You just purchased a bunch of beets and have great plans for the delicious beetroot, but what the heck do you do with the greens? There are so many scrumptious and creative ways to use those nutritious greens.
One of the most common questions we receive (here in the land of beets) is, “What can I do with beet greens?” The answer: “What can’t you do with beet greens?” Beet greens are incredibly diverse and can be sautéed with olive oil and garlic as a side-dish, steamed and added to soups, blended in smoothies, and even baked like chips.
ARE BEET GREENS HEALTHY?
Guess what? Beet greens are both tasty AND healthy. Similar to other dark leafy green vegetables (kale, chard, and spinach), beet greens are super-duper nutritious! Most people are familiar with the beetroot portion of the beet, but historically, beet greens were consumed more abundantly than the root. It is believed that Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used beet leaves to heal wounds as he believed that juice from the leaf bindings helped aid the healing process. Today, beet greens are usually consumed rather than topically applied, but they still contain superhero health benefits. Beet greens are packed with minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins for aiding eye health, detoxifying the liver and colon, strengthening bones, and boosting the immune system.
The entire beautiful beet is edible from root to leaf. Before discarding the vibrant leaves atop the beetroot, check out these 15 Creative Beet Greens Recipes offering delicious inspiration for you to consider (and drool over).
WHAT TO DO WITH BEET GREENS? 15 CREATIVE WAYS TO EAT BEET LEAVES
BAKED BEET BEET GREENS CHIPS by Just Beet It.
BEET GREENS SMOOTHIE RECIPE by Blender Babes
BROCCOLI AVOCADO SOUP WITH BEET GREENS by Bowl of Delicious
BEET GREEN GINGER STIR FRY by Vermilion Roots
BEET PIZZA WITH BEET LEAF PESTO by Veggie Desserts
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH BEET GREENS by Farm on Plate
SUPERHERO SAUTEED BEET GREENS by Just Beet It (photo by Bless Her Heart)
BEET LEAF CALLALOO by Veggie Desserts
ONE PAN BAKED BRIE AND BEET GREENS FRITTATA by A Clean Bake
IRON-BOOST BEET GREENS AND MANGO SMOOTHIE BOWL by Just Beet It
ROASTED BEETS AND BEET GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI by Cooking and Beer
POTATO AND BEET GREEN HASH by Foodal
KICK THE SICK BEET SOUP (WITH BEET GREENS) by Marathons and Motivation
MUSTARD GREENS AND BEET GREENS SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE DRESSING by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
COCONUT BRAISED BEET GREENS by Tasting Page
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