Best 9 Beet Greens Green Garlic And Barley Gratin Recipes

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In the realm of vegetarian cuisine, the beet greens, green garlic, and barley gratin stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is a testament to the culinary artistry of Alice Medrich, who masterfully weaves together the earthy notes of beet greens, the vibrant pungency of green garlic, and the nutty heartiness of barley. As the gratin bakes, a golden crust forms atop a creamy filling, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. A refreshing beet and citrus salad offers a crisp and tangy counterpoint to the gratin's richness. For those seeking a savory complement, the sautéed beet greens with garlic and lemon zest provide a simple yet flavorful side dish. Additionally, a delightful barley salad with roasted vegetables and feta cheese rounds out the meal with its vibrant colors and textures. Each recipe in this article is carefully curated to complement the gratin, ensuring a well-balanced and satisfying culinary journey.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEET GREEN GRATIN



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound beet greens, cleaned and picked
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 cups ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled crackers (recommended: Ritz crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sweat. Add the beet greens and mix well. Remove pan from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Combine everything and put into a lightly oiled 9 by 11-inch baking dish. Top with the crumbled crackers and bake for 30 minutes covered. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

THREE-GREENS GRATIN



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This is a Provençal style gratin, or tian, dense with greens and bound with rice and egg. You can play around with the mix of greens; switch out beet greens for spinach, or some of the chard for kale (kale will require a minute or two more of blanching). I have kept the seasonings to a minimum as you have plenty to prep, but a Provençal cook would probably add chopped parsley and perhaps savory or rosemary. You won't be using the chard ribs here, but keep them to use in other dishes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6 generously

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 generous bunches Swiss chard (about 2 to 2 1/4 pounds), stemmed and washed in 2 changes of water
Salt
1 pound beet greens or spinach, stemmed and washed in 2 changes of water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for oiling baking dish
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound leeks (1 large or 2 smaller), white and light green parts only, cleaned and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 pound cabbage (1/2 medium), cored and chopped
4 eggs
1 cup cooked rice or farro
Nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
2 ounces Gruyère, grated (1/2 cup)
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the greens. When the water comes to a boil salt generously and add chard. Blanch for 1 minute, until just wilted, and using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water, taking the chard up by the handful. Chop medium-fine and set aside. You should have about 2 cups.
  • Bring the water back to a boil and blanch beet greens for 1 minute; if using spinach, blanch for 20 seconds only. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine. You should have about 1 cup (less for spinach).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add leeks. Cook, stirring, until leeks begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes, and add garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add cabbage and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until cabbage collapses in pan, about 5 minutes, and add another generous pinch of salt. Continue to cook the mixture until the cabbage is tender, sweet, and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Stir in chopped blanched greens and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir together for about a minute and remove from the heat.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl and add a pinch of nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in rice or farro, vegetable mixture and cheeses. Scrape into prepared baking dish. If using breadcrumbs, toss with remaining tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle over the top. If not using breadcrumbs drizzle remaining oil over the top.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until top is lightly browned. Remove from heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY BEET GREENS



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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

1 bunch beet tops with stems
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ lemon, juiced

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

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BEET GREENS



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Don't throw away those hearty green leaves that top fresh bundles of beets! They have a flavor similar to kale. This simple recipe will will help you make the most of your fresh beets!

Provided by Daryl Gerboth

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches beet greens, stems removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, quartered

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the beet greens, and cook uncovered until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the greens until oil and garlic is evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper. Cook just until greens are hot; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GARLIC BEET GREENS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds beet greens
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Trim the beet greens. Slice the garlic thinly. Place the garlic and oil in a cold skillet. Bring up the heat slowly and slightly brown the garlic. Remove the garlic and add the greens to the skillet. Cover with lid if possible and cook until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Olive oil, to coat pan
2 bunches beet greens, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saute pan coated with oil over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the beet greens and garlic, and toss until the greens are wilted and tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and lemon zest and juice, and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SIMMERED BEET GREENS WITH ROASTED BEETS, LEMON AND YOGURT



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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

2 bunches of beets with greens
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Juice of 1 lemon (more or less to taste)
1 to 2 garlic cloves (optional)
1 cup drained yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

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 AND RICE GRATIN



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Like so many of my Mediterranean gratins, this is bound with a combination of rice and egg. It's good hot or cold.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 generous bunch beet greens, stemmed and washed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 eggs
1/2 cup low-fat milk (2 percent)
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice, arborio rice or Calrose rice
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup bread crumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil. Either blanch the beet greens for 1 minute in a large pot of generously salted boiling water, or steam over an inch of boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes, until wilted and tender. Rinse with cold water, squeeze out water and chop medium-fine. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the cooked greens and the thyme and toss together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in the greens mixture, the rice and the cheeses and mix together well. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top. Drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until sizzling and lightly browned on the top and sides. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

Tips:

  • Select tender beet greens: Choose young, tender beet greens with vibrant green leaves and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Prepare beet greens properly: Wash beet greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use fresh green garlic: Green garlic has a milder flavor compared to mature garlic, making it ideal for this gratin. If unavailable, substitute with regular garlic cloves.
  • Cook barley according to package instructions: Different types of barley may have varying cooking times. Follow the instructions on the package to ensure the barley is cooked properly.
  • Use a quality cheese blend: A combination of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses provides a rich and flavorful topping for the gratin.
  • Bake until golden brown: Keep an eye on the gratin as it bakes. The top should be golden brown and bubbly, and the barley should be tender.

Conclusion:

This beet greens, green garlic, and barley gratin is a delicious and nutritious dish that showcases the best of spring produce. With its vibrant colors, earthy flavors, and creamy texture, it's a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a flavorful side dish, this gratin is sure to become a favorite.

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