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the beet goes on--the table

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

This recipe makes use of the whole beet. leaves, stems and beet. Makes great side dishes--greens, stems and roasted beets. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 50 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For the beet goes on--the table

  • 4 or 5 md
    beets with greens and stems
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped onion
  • 1 tsp
    horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    granulated sugar or honey
  • garnishes:
    bleu cheese and mint leaves

How To Make the beet goes on--the table

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350^. Wash beets real good, leaving the skins on , remove the greens(leaves)and stems ; leaving them about 2 inches long at the beet.Set the stemmed leaves aside. Place the beets in a small baking pan, and toss with 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil. 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. Peel beets when cooled slightly.
  • 2
    Add the garlic, onion,and chopped up beet stems 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 the greens and stems are wilted and tender.
  • 3
    Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens and diced stems as is and the roasted beets sliced in chunks with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper and crumbled bleu cheese and mint leaves,if desired.
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