In the realm of culinary delights, beet greens and noodles intertwine to create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile duo offers a medley of tantalizing recipes, each with its own unique charm. From the vibrant green embrace of Beet Greens Pesto tossed with delicate noodles to the hearty warmth of Beet Greens and Sausage Pasta, this article presents an array of culinary adventures.
1. **Beet Greens and Noodles Stir-Fry**: This vibrant stir-fry showcases tender-crisp beet greens sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, tossed with springy noodles, and crowned with a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
2. **Beet Greens and Ricotta Stuffed Shells**: Discover a new dimension of pasta with these tender shells filled with a luscious mixture of beet greens, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, bathed in a velvety tomato sauce.
3. **Beet Greens and Bacon Pasta**: Indulge in a delightful dance of flavors as salty bacon, earthy beet greens, and creamy Parmesan cheese meld together in a rich and satisfying pasta dish.
4. **Beet Greens and Chickpea Curry**: Embark on a culinary journey to India with this fragrant curry featuring tender beet greens, chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic spices simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce.
5. **Beet Greens Pesto Pizza**: Experience a burst of color and flavor with this unique pizza topped with a vibrant beet greens pesto, tangy goat cheese, and a sprinkling of walnuts.
6. **Beet Greens and Quinoa Salad**: Embrace the goodness of whole grains with this refreshing salad combining tender beet greens, protein-packed quinoa, crunchy almonds, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.
7. **Beet Greens and Feta Stuffed Pita Pockets**: Delight in the Mediterranean flavors of these pita pockets filled with a savory mixture of beet greens, crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil.
8. **Beet Greens and Shrimp Stir-Fry**: Dive into a medley of textures and tastes as tender beet greens, succulent shrimp, and a vibrant ginger-soy sauce create a harmonious stir-fry.
9. **Beet Greens and Lemon Orzo Soup**: Warm your soul with this comforting soup featuring tender beet greens, delicate orzo pasta, and a bright lemon-herb broth.
10. **Beet Greens and Black Bean Tacos**: Experience a fiesta of flavors with these tacos filled with a flavorful blend of beet greens, black beans, corn, and a zesty salsa, topped with avocado and cilantro.
STIR-FRIED RICE NOODLES WITH BEETS AND BEET GREENS
I like to use golden or Chioggia beets for this stir-fry. Whatever beets you use, slice them very thin; for best results use a mandolin. Use a wok, not a pan, for stir-fried noodles as noodles will spill out of a pan. Tongs are a good tool for stirring and tossing the noodles, but a long-handled spatula will also work.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4 to 5
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 20 - 30 minutes, until soft. Drain in a colander and using kitchen scissors, cut into 6-inch lengths. Set aside within reach of your wok. Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, salt and sugar in a small bowl and stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl. Have all ingredients within reach of your wok.
- Beat eggs in a bowl and season with a little salt. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of oil by adding it to the sides of the wok and swirling the wok. Make sure that the bottom of the wok is coated with oil and add beaten eggs, swirling the wok so that the eggs form a thin pancake. Cook 30 seconds to a minute, until set. Using a spatula, turn pancake over and cook for 5 to 10 more seconds, until thoroughly set, then transfer to a plate or cutting board. Roll up or fold in half and cut into strips using the edge of your spatula or a knife. Set aside.
- Swirl remaining oil into wok and add garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or chile. Stir-fry no more than 10 seconds and add beets and leeks. Stir-fry 2 minutes, until beets are crisp-tender. Add greens and walnuts and stir-fry until greens wilt, about 1 minute. Add noodles and stock mixture. Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until noodles are just tender. Add cilantro and eggs and stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 384, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BEETS AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS
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
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
EASY BEET GREENS
Don't waste your beet greens! They taste delicious and can be quickly and easily pan-fried.
Provided by barbara
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash beet greens and drain. Chop stems and leaves separately.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stems and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add greens and allow to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 122.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
STIR-FRIED PORK AND GREENS WITH NOODLES
This Asian noodle dish is a simple combination of greens seasoned with ginger, garlic and pork. For a vegetarian version, you could substitute tofu for the pork.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water, and bring to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the greens. Cook the greens 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender, and transfer with a slotted spoon or deep-fry skimmer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out the water (you don't have to squeeze them completely dry). Chop coarsely.
- Cook the noodles. Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add the noodles, and stir to separate the strands. Add a couple of tablespoons cold water, just so the water doesn't boil over. Boil somen noodles for two minutes, rice vermicelli for five to seven minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl of cold water, then drain and toss with the sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water on contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, swirl to coat the pan, and reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the pork, and stir-fry for two to three minutes, until the meat is cooked through and there are no longer any traces of pink.
- Add the remaining oil, ginger and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant and beginning to color, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the greens, noodles, soy sauce and stock or water. Stir together until heated through, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 896 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SIMMERED BEET GREENS WITH ROASTED BEETS, LEMON AND YOGURT
The Greeks serve this dish as a salad, and it's one that I never failed to order at lunch when I spent 10 days on the Greek island of Ikaria, known for the longevity of its population. If you want to make a meal of this, serve the greens and beets with a whole grain, like barley or quinoa. The authentic dish includes much more olive oil than this one. If the beets you find at the farmers' market or the store don't have a generous bunch of greens attached, ask the vendor or the head of the produce department for greens they have cut away for other customers. They've probably got a box full of them in the back.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the greens away from the beets, leaving about 1/4 inch of stems. Scrub the beets and place in a baking dish or lidded ovenproof casserole. Add 1/4 inch water to the dish. Cover tightly. Place in the oven and roast small beets (3 ounces or less) for 30 to 40 minutes, medium beets (4 to 6 ounces) 40 to 45 minutes, and large beets (8 ounces) 50 to 60 minutes, until easily penetrated with the tip of a knife. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the covered baking dish. Cut away the ends and slip off the skins. Slice or cut in wedges and set aside.
- While the beets are in the oven, stem the greens and wash in at least 2 changes of water. Place in a bowl.
- Heat a large, wide skillet over high heat and add the greens by the handful, stirring each handful until the greens wilt in the water left on the leaves after washing. Once one batch has wilted, add another until all of the greens are wilted. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, turn the heat down to low, season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. The greens should be tender but still bright. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, toss the greens in the pan, taste and adjust seasoning. (Note: if you are not serving this right away, don't add the lemon juice, as it will change the bright color of the greens; instead, add shortly before serving).
- At this point you have the option of transferring the greens to a platter or serving the dish right from the pan. Whether in the pan or on a platter, arrange the beets on top of the greens. Drizzle on the remaining olive oil and squeeze on more lemon juice to taste. Mash the garlic to a purée with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle and stir into the yogurt. Place spoonfuls of yogurt over the top of the beets and beet greens, sprinkle on the walnuts and serve, with grains if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 746 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams
BEET GREENS WITH BACON AND ONION
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
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 BEETS
When making this dish from your garden or store bought greens, chooose only the young leaves and discard the older, tougher leaves. I like a shake or two of hot pepper flakes.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot bring lightly salted water to boil.
- Add the greens and cook to just limp-about 3 minutes.
- Drain well and chop.
- Melt the butter in a skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and greens and saute 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped beets, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat through, about 2 minutes and turn into a serving bowl.
SAUTéED BEET GREENS WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
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
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
Tips:
- Select tender beet greens: Choose young, vibrant beet greens with deep green leaves and crisp stems. Avoid wilted or yellowing greens.
- Prep the greens properly: Thoroughly rinse the beet greens to remove any dirt or debris. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the greens: Blanching helps preserve the color and nutrients of the beet greens. Simply immerse them in boiling water for a few seconds, then transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Beet greens can be sautéed, steamed, roasted, or added to soups and stews. Experiment with different cooking techniques to discover your favorite way to enjoy them.
- Pair beet greens with complementary flavors: Beet greens have a slightly bitter and earthy flavor that pairs well with sweet, sour, and salty ingredients. Try them with citrus fruits, nuts, seeds, or tangy dressings.
Conclusion:
Beet greens are a versatile and nutritious leafy green that can be enjoyed in various dishes. With their vibrant color, earthy flavor, and rich nutrient content, beet greens are a welcome addition to any healthy diet. Whether you're sautéing them with garlic and olive oil, adding them to a refreshing salad, or incorporating them into a hearty soup, beet greens are sure to delight your taste buds and provide a boost of essential nutrients. So next time you're at the farmers' market or grocery store, don't overlook the humble beet greens—they're a culinary gem waiting to be discovered!
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