BEET GREENS WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS
From 'Vegetarian' by Linda Fraser with only a few small changes. Baby spinach or Swiss chard can be used instead of beet greens. Reminder: beet greens and Swiss chard require a little longer cooking time than baby spinach. For a less aggressive garlic presence, use mildly-flavored garlic whistles/scapes. Final comment: I thought the recipe was lacking something to take the dish to the next level. What pairs well with beets/beet greens? Ah, allspice!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Note: you don't need to remove the beet green stalks unless they are woody and/or thick.
- Place the raisins in a small heat proof bowl. Pour boiling water over the raisins and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cut the bread slice up into small cubes. (Directions say to discard the crust but I don't do that because I consider it a waste).
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on medium heat and saute the bread cubes until golden. Drain.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan and saute the pine nuts until they begin to turn golden color.
- Add the beet greens, allspice and garlic.
- Cook quickly (lower heat if necessary to avoid burning) and cook just until beet greens start to wilt.
- Stir in the drained raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the greens to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with the croutons and serve hot.
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Haroon Sotra
sotrah54@yahoo.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy beet greens and a delicious addition to any meal.
Foysal Ahammod
f_ahammod@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Ashleigh Macklin
macklin-ashleigh@hotmail.frI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the raisins and the crunch of the pine nuts really complement the earthy flavor of the beet greens.
Maryam Kookie
m_k@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for beet greens. It's simple, delicious, and healthy.
Toya Burg
burgt@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great side dish for any meal.
Joy Nabukwasi
joyn@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Just Joseph
joseph-just@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids gobbled it up!
sariah lathan
sariah_l70@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but I love this dish. The raisins and pine nuts really balance out the flavor of the greens.
almach mia
almach.m46@aol.comThis is a great way to use up leftover beet greens. I always have a bunch of them in my fridge, and now I know what to do with them.
gaming how
gaming@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Fida Husain
husain_fida@aol.comEasy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
ARJUN Khadka
k_arjun47@yahoo.comI was skeptical about beet greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The raisins and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Ashraf Muhamma
muhammaa@gmail.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I used to throw away beet greens, but now they're one of my favorite dishes.
Tammi North
n-t@gmail.comBeet greens with raisins and pine nuts: a delightful surprise!