10+ Ways to Enjoy Beet Greens

Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

This basic dish lets the beet greens' flavor truly shine through. A drizzle of olive oil, pinch of garlic, and squeeze of lemon juice are all you need.

Beet Greens and Noodles

This Asian-inspired dish is an excellent way to introduce beet greens to picky eaters. The noodles and greens are served in a super savory blend made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce.

Roasted Beets and Sautéed Beet Greens

Use both parts of your beets with this easy recipe. The beets themselves are roasted to perfection while the greens get sautéed until tender. They can be served as two separate sides, or be tossed together for one deliciously earthy dish.

Beet Greens and Baby Spinach with Red Kidney Beans

Get a double dose of greens with this recipe featuring spinach and beet greens. Cooked down with kidney beans, bacon, and onion, they make a hearty side dish or main.

Beets and Greens

"Roasted beet pieces nestled among their sautéed greens makes a beautiful, delicious side dish," says recipe creator Carolyn Bunkley. "If yellow beets are available, double the recipe using a bunch of red and a bunch of yellow — gorgeous!"

Beet, Greens, and Zucchini Tart

Somewhere between a quiche and a savory tart, this wow-worthy recipe is great for breakfast or dinner. Beets (along with their greens), zucchini, and basil add a pop of flavor all wrapped up in the buttery crust.

Beet Greens and Kale Sautéed with Bacon and Garlic

Beet greens and kale get a savory boost from being sautéed with crispy bacon. No kale on hand? Multiple reviewers have reported success use double the beet greens.

Beet Greens and Green Beans with Tomato and Onion

Enjoy the summertime bounty of fresh produce in this all-in-one dish. Beet greens are cooked down with green beans and tomatoes, all finished off with a splash of apple cider vinegar.

Slow Cooker Beet Green Risotto

Creamy risotto is delicious, but takes too much work for the average home cook. Instead, this recipe utilizes the slow cooker to create that decadent texture with a fraction of the effort. Each bite is flavored with tender beet greens, buttery sautéed onions, and salty Parmesan.

Ukrainian Beet Green Cabbage Rolls

"This recipe substitutes beet greens for cabbage leaves to make cabbage rolls," says Anne-Marie Bullis. "My mother used to make these and always served them with a cream sauce instead of tomato sauce. They are fast and easy to make, as you don't cook the beet greens like you must with cabbage leaves."

Easy Beet Greens

Half a dozen ingredients are all you need to create this flavorful side dish. Beet greens are sautéed until tender in olive oil with garlic and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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