Sauteed Beet Tops

Submitted by Healthy Debbie

"Beets tops are a very mild tasting and lend themselves to many combinations of yummy foods. They cook up quickly and will be a great addition to your menu. I got my inspiration from Recipezaar and added some extras! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 beet leaves
• 6 ounces water (more if needed)
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
• 1 sweet green pepper
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Wash the beet tops in cold, running water. Cut their length horizontally into bite sized pieces.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the olive oil to the pan and add the diced onion, sweet pepper, and garlic and cover. Cook on low to medium heat until tender, adding water as needed. Chop the mushrooms in a food processor and add them to the skillet and continue cooking. Add the chopped beet tops. Cover the pan. Cook until the beet tops are wilted.Stir as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[stuckinarut]

Yum. This was delicious. I too have never thought to add peppers or mushrooms. The only changes I made on this recipe was not using the water and used butter instead of marg. Fantastic. Thanks again.

 

[Eunjung]

I am new to beets and so tried this with a little trepidation. I was trying Kaarin's recipe #119540 (also excellent!) and did not want to waste all the stems and leaves and therefore ended up in zaar again. This recipe is really good. Even my DH who hates collards, kale, mustard greens, etc was pleassantly surprised. Although the recipe is simple, I am giving it 5 stars for its healthfulness, ease of preparation, taste, and most importantly, pleasantly introducing more beets into my family's eating.

 

[Montana Heart Song]

Yummm! I made this tonight. I also used the stems of the leaves, they are excellent with this dish, fresh sweet green peppers, small ones and one small yellow sweet pepper from my pepper garden. I diced mushroom stems and pieces canned and used the juice from the can and did not add any water. The moisture from the vegies and the margarine and olive oil was enough. This is a great side dish and I might add, good for you! Thanks for posting. I always cooked the beet greens but never thought to add peppers and mushrooms to it. Great thinking!