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Beets: Part II – Beet Greens

November 29, 2009 by Jennifer Che 5 Comments

This post is part II of a two-part series on beets. The first part can be found here:
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Most people have had beets in some form or another, even if it’s not freshly roasted beets.  However, many people are unaware that the beet greens can be eaten too.  In fact, beet greens are more nutritious than the beet root.  They not only contain higher amounts of the same vitamins found in beet root, they also contain high amounts of other minerals, such as iron.  In fact, beet greens have more iron than spinach!
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When you purchase beets with the greens attached, make sure to remove the greens and cook them relatively soon after purchase (3-4 days).  Otherwise, the leaves will continue to suck water and nutrients from the beet root, resulting in, eventually, a shriveled and not so pretty beet root.  If the greens are removed, beet roots can last for several weeks in the refrigerator.
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You can treat beet greens like any other greens.  I just sauteed mine with some garlic and vegetable oil, Chinese style!  For some “Chinese style” ideas, check out these posts:

Sauteed Hollow Heart Vegetable
Mustard Greens with Garlic
Sauteed Pea Tendrils with Garlic

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Diana Bauman says

    December 1, 2009 at 7:59 am

    Beet Greens.. YUMM!! Interesting info on leaving the greens on for to long! Had no idea 🙂

    Reply
  2. Rose says

    December 1, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I love beet greens! We sometimes remove ours when using the beets and freeze them for later use. They are easy to saute and taste wonderful!

    Reply
  3. and this blog says

    December 1, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    oh your like my mom, she sautes tops of these and makes pickled veggies of radish tops.. and turnips and things… =)

    Reply
  4. Hungry Dog says

    December 2, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    I love beets and beet greens..beautiful, nutritious, and delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Dibyendu De says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Never knew that beet greens r more nutritious than the root & even spinach.

    Reply

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