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Beet Greens
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
30m
This tangy and savory recipe for beet greens combines the earthy flavor of the greens with the smokiness of bacon and the sweetness of sugar and cider vinegar. A perfect side dish to complement any meal.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
1
Rinse and cut the beet greens: Rinse the beet greens in a sink filled with cold water. Drain greens and rinse a second time. Drain greens and cut away any heavy stems. Cut leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2
Sauté the bacon, onions, garlic: In a large skillet or 3-qt saucepan, cook bacon until lightly browned on medium heat (or heat 1 Tbsp of bacon fat). Add onions, cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and start to brown. Stir in garlic, cook a minute more.
3
Add water, sugar, red pepper flakes: Add water to the hot pan, stirring to loosen any particles from bottom of pan. Stir in sugar and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a boil.
4
Add beet greens, cook until tender, add vinegar: Add the beet greens, gently toss in the onion mixture so the greens are well coated. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5-15 minutes until the greens are tender. Stir in the vinegar. (For kale or collard greens continue cooking an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness.)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories61kcal3%
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Fat3g0%
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Saturated Fat1g0%
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Carbohydrates5g0%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar3g0%
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Protein4g0%
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Cholesterol2mg0%
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Sodium148mg7%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.