**Introduction:**
Beet leaf roll-ups are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or light meal that combines the earthy sweetness of beet greens with a variety of fillings. Made with tender beet leaves, these roll-ups can be filled with a variety of ingredients, from creamy goat cheese and tangy feta to roasted vegetables and hearty grains. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian dish, a gluten-free option, or simply a creative way to use up your beet greens, these roll-ups are sure to impress. This article features three unique recipes for beet leaf roll-ups: a classic version with creamy goat cheese and walnuts, a Mediterranean-inspired filling with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, and a hearty vegetarian roll-up with quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a tangy lemon-tahini sauce. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos, these recipes will guide you through the process of making delicious and visually appealing beet leaf roll-ups that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
BEET LEAF ROLL-UPS
Beet Leaves never tasted soooooo goooood! My mom used to fix this recipe often, with the abundance of beet leaves she had on hand when she operated a market garden in Alberta Beach, Alberta, Canada. I find myself searching market gardens for beet-leaves now that I've left home... And once you try this recipe, you'll keep looking for beet leaves again too!
Provided by MapleLeafLili Hill
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 1 casserole (2 quart )
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place your clean beet leaves in a 200 degree oven or hot sun to wilt them.
- (if usiong the oven, don't forget them in there).
- Cook your rice in the 2 cups of water with the 1tsp salt.
- Fry the diced onion in the butter until soft, then add the dill.
- Add the onion/butter/dill mixture to the cooked rice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the filling onto a beet leaf, and roll up.
- Making sure your filling won't fall out.
- Place in layers into a casserole dish.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients until well blended.
- And pour over the beet leaf roll-ups.
- Bake at 300 for 1/2 to 3/4 hour.
- until the sauce is just bubbling at the edges.
- Enjoy!
SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BEET GREENS
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
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
UKRAINIAN BEET LEAF ROLLS STUFFED WITH BREAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, use a fork to combine yeast with 1/4 cup of the warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together milk, the remaining 2 cups warm water, 1 ounce melted butter, and yeast mixture.
- Add 4 cups of the flour and mix just until well combined.
- Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch dough down and transfer to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, if desired.
- Add beaten eggs, 1 tablespoon salt, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and remaining 3 1/4 cups flour.
- Knead until dough is smooth.
- Smear top with melted butter or oil.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again until doubled (about 1 to 2 hours).
- Meanwhile, wash the beet leaves.
- Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds or until pliable (especially if using mature leaves).
- Remove from water and shock with cold water to stop the cooking process. Let drain.
- Gather the ingredients.
- When the dough has doubled, punch it down.
- Take a walnut-sized piece of dough, elongating it to a rectangular shape.
- Place it on a beet leaf.
- Roll up loosely, as you would for cabbage rolls, except leave the sides open to allow for the dough to expand as it rises and then bakes. If you like larger rolls, use more bread dough but, remember, it will grow.
- Line the bottom and sides of a Dutch oven or other large pot with beet leaves.
- Place a layer of beet rolls in the bottom.
- Brush with melted butter or other fat and salt.
- Repeat layering, ending with melted butter or fat and salt on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled (about 1 to 2 hours).
- Heat oven to 350 F. When holubtsi have risen, remove the plastic wrap and cover with a layer of beet leaves and a tight-fitting lid whose inside has been brushed with butter or fat.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour and serve hot with creamy dill sauce.
- Gather the ingredients.
- While the rolls are baking, make the sauce by melting 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook until mixture bubbles.
- Add broth and, whisking constantly, bring to a slow boil. Cook until thickened, whisking frequently.
- Place sour cream in a heatproof bowl and temper by adding and whisking 1 or 2 small ladles of thickened broth mixture.
- Then add tempered sour cream back into the sauce, whisking until smooth.
- Add 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 24 rolls (8 to 12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
UKRAINIAN BEET GREEN CABBAGE ROLLS
This recipe substitutes beet greens for cabbage leaves to make cabbage rolls. 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. Serve with rice or noodles.
Provided by Anne-Marie Bullis
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat; allow to cool. Place the bread crumbs into a large bowl; pour the milk over the crumbs. Let stand until the crumbs have absorbed the liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked onion, ground beef, ground pork, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 2 large beet leaves; set aside 2 more leaves for the top. Lay remaining beet leaves for filling onto a flat work surface, and place a heaping teaspoon of the meat mixture at the wide end (bottom) of each leaf. Roll the leaf up, enclosing the filling, then place into the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling mixture. Pour the chicken broth over the filled rolls, then place the last 2 reserved leaves over the top of the rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the beet leaves are tender and the filling is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
- Remove the dish from the oven, and pour the liquid from the bottom of the baking dish into a small saucepan. Whisk the flour and cream together in a bowl until smooth, and stir the cream mixture gradually into the pan juices. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat, and cook gently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. To serve, arrange the filled rolls in a serving dish and pour the sauce over the rolls. Sprinkle with chopped dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1389.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BEET LEAF ROLLS
Make and share this Beet Leaf Rolls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lille
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 24 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash the beet leaves and allow to wilt (in the sun works well).
- In a medium size bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, water and butter. Add the flour and salt and stir to form a dough. It will be somewhat sticky. Add extra flour if it is too sticky. Cover and allow to rise for about an hour, no kneading required.
- Spray a large, shallow casserole with non-stick spray.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Divide dough into 24 small balls.
- Form rolls by dipping each ball very lightly in salt, then in the chives and dill. Place the dough on a beet leaf and roll up. The rolls should not be too tight because the dough will rise during baking. Place the rolls in the prepared casserole.
- Stir together the sour cream and cream. Add any remaining chives and dill to this mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the rolls in the casserole.
- Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes until rolls are slightly puffed and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 131.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2.3
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender beet leaves: Look for leaves that are deep green and free of blemishes. The smaller leaves are more tender and easier to roll.
- Blanch the beet leaves briefly: This helps to soften the leaves and make them more pliable, making them easier to roll without tearing.
- Use a variety of fillings: The fillings in this recipe are just suggestions. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite fillings, such as cooked rice, ground meat, or vegetables.
- Be careful not to overfill the rolls: If you overfill them, they will be difficult to roll and may fall apart.
- Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature: They can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
Conclusion:
Beet leaf roll-ups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a great way to use up fresh beet leaves, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique beet leaf roll-ups that are sure to please everyone at your table.
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