Steamed Beet Greens
In order to achieve great garden beets, it is essential to “thin” the plants so that the remaining beets are spaced about 2-3 inches apart. All of those baby beets that are removed can be turned into a delicious side dish: Steamed Beet Greens.
The critical element to perfect steamed greens is that they are clean. Perfectly clean. Here we walk you through washing the greens.
Steamed Beet Greens
Step 1: Clean Greens
Fill large bowl with:
Water
1-2 drops Blue Dawn dish soap
Add:
Beet greens
Swish and let sit for 10 minutes
Individually wash each green
Rub entire surface to ensure removal of dirt
Swish in fresh water
Transfer washed green to salad spinner (or colander)
Repeat until all greens are washed
Spin greens to remove excess water, set aside.
Step 2: Steam Greens
To a pot, add:
1-2 cups water
Bring to a boil, add:
Beet greens, cleaned
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 10 minutes. Check for tenderness. Cook an additional 5 minutes if needed. Drain well and serve immediately with butter and salt.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: varies
Be wary of insect eggs or larva within the leaves. While washing, trim off any area that is brown or even a slightly different color of green than the surrounding leaf. Generally there are visible channels within the leaf, but it is better to remove extra than to risk eating the larva.
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