salted bacon beet greens saute

Name: Salted Bacon Beet Greens Saute
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4-6 - tops of beets, cut into half inch pieces; 6-8 - strips of salted bacon, diced; 1 - large red onion, sliced; 1 - garlic clove, diced; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) walnuts, pecans, or almonds, optional; 1/4 cup(s) goat cheese crumbles, optional

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Tiffany Bannworth

Cape Coral, FL

Updated on Sep 2, 2012

This is a savory side, that really will make beet greens your favorite leafy green. It goes well with an elegant dinner or even a picnic barbecue. I like to make this recipe the same night that I prepare my recipe Spiced Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

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Ingredients

4-6 - tops of beets, cut into half inch pieces
6-8 - strips of salted bacon, diced
1 - large red onion, sliced
1 - garlic clove, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup walnuts, pecans, or almonds, optional
1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles, optional

How To Make salted bacon beet greens saute

Step 1

In a saucepan, add butter and olive oil until melted. Mix in garlic. Cook for 1 minute to flavor oil.

Step 2

Add bacon and onions. Cook until onions are transparent.
Step 3

Add beet greens. Reduce to low medium heat. Cook until greens are wilted and shiny.
Step 4

Optionally add nuts and goat cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 5

I like to make this the same night as my other recipe, https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/spiced-beet-cake-with-cream-cheese-glaze.html
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