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Beets and Greens

Name: Beets and Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 pinch sea salt; fresh-ground black pepper

Rating: 4.59 stars

128 Ratings
95 Reviews
22 Photos

Roasted beet pieces nestled among their sauteed greens makes a beautiful, delicious side dish. If yellow beets are available, double the recipe using a bunch of red and a bunch of yellow -- gorgeous! My brother spent 50 years hating beets, but he loves them prepared this way. I think these go especially well with pork or chicken. This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or expanded to whatever amount you need without adding very much to the preparation time.

By Carolyn Bunkley

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 bunch beets - trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, greens washed and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 pinch sea salt
fresh-ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Step 2

Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven, and bake until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 60 minutes depending on size. When done, allow to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skin, and cut the beets into wedges or slices.
Step 3

Meanwhile, cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch wide ribbons. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the onions have begun to caramelize, stir in the beet greens and cook until they wilt. Add the beet slices and continue cooking until heated through. Season with sea salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

111 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 11.6g; fat 6.9g; sodium 160.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (95)

Most helpful positive review

Cindy Baker

07/16/2008

I had never had beet greens before and I loved them in this recipe! I used red onion and it looked so nice I will serve it to guests. Tastes like strong spinach. I am thinking of all of the beet greens I have waisted before......and all of the nutrients that went right in the trash! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Pamela Evans Steeley

05/26/2009

I had beets in the garden I wanted to use and found this recipe. I really wanted to like this but just didn't. Maybe it's just me because I have never eaten beets before except for pickled. Read More

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128 Ratings

5 star values: 89
4 star values: 30
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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Cindy Baker

07/15/2008

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birdlady

04/19/2010

Let me say WONDERFUL! I bought three large organic beets. I added 3 scallions 1/2 med. onion 5 cloves of garlic chopped all the greens and followed the recipe with a little more organic olive oil added. It was a great dish! I will serve this again definately a favorite. Watch out to be red handed when you take off the skins. Even the baked stems were tasty Read More

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sister6of10

04/01/2008

I really love beets but had never eaten the greens before. This recipe was delicious! I also added finely chopped cabbage after the onions were carmelized and a little bit of balsamic vinegar. Read More

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cookie_cooker

07/30/2011

My two favorite ways to describe dinner: cheap & easy! This was awesome! I didn't want to wait so long so I peeled & diced the beets then roasted them. I tossed in a few diced carrots and radishes too. The combination is great. Next time I think I'll add some whole garlic cloves too. Love it! You have to try beet greens! Read More

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Chuck Brogan

03/11/2013

Very easy and tasty! I added some garlic and a touch of cider vinegar at the end! I will definitely make this one again! For those of you who complained that the beets were hard to peel here's a little trick. When the beets are done roasting in the oven wrap them in aluminum foil to let them cool. The foil holds in just the right amount of steam. When you open them up put on some rubber gloves and just rub the skin off right over the trashcan. I also leave the gloves on when slicing them up. Keeps your hands from staining red. Read More

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Stephen Pearce

10/21/2008

I love how simple this recipe is. I was skeptical about the greens but they are suprisingly tasty. The whole family loved them. Read More

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sylenah

01/18/2011

This warm beet with greens and carmelized onions was flavorful and a nice change. Great recipe. Next time I will only wilt the greens and discard the stems. Read More

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LUCY2696

07/06/2011

Wow delicious! I had never made beets before and when I received them in my food pod I tried this recipe first-simple easy and YUM! Even my husband who does not eat anything green ate this! Thanks! Read More

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Jodi Cox

03/21/2011

I just made this for the first time found it a little bland so I added a pinch of thyme and garlic powder. Absolutely wonderful! My family couldnt get enough! Read More

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Pamela Evans Steeley

05/26/2009

I had beets in the garden I wanted to use and found this recipe. I really wanted to like this but just didn't. Maybe it's just me because I have never eaten beets before except for pickled. Read More

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I really love beets but had never eaten the greens before. This recipe was delicious! I also added finely chopped cabbage after the onions were carmelized and a little bit of balsamic vinegar.

I love how simple this recipe is. I was skeptical about the greens but they are suprisingly tasty. The whole family loved them.

This warm beet with greens and carmelized onions was flavorful and a nice change. Great recipe. Next time I will only wilt the greens and discard the stems.

Wow delicious! I had never made beets before and when I received them in my food pod I tried this recipe first-simple easy and YUM! Even my husband who does not eat anything green ate this! Thanks!

I just made this for the first time found it a little bland so I added a pinch of thyme and garlic powder. Absolutely wonderful! My family couldnt get enough!

I had beets in the garden I wanted to use and found this recipe. I really wanted to like this but just didn't. Maybe it's just me because I have never eaten beets before except for pickled.