Sauteed Beet Greens and Stems with Garlic

This is a video demonstration of how to cook beet greens and stems. A lot of people discard the beet greens when using fresh beets. However, they are totally edible and delicious. They taste like beets! So, if you want to give them a try and are not sure how to cook them, this is a video demonstration on how to easily and quickly cook up some delicious beet greens and stems. The written recipe is below.
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Sautéed Beet Greens and Stems with Garlic
Makes 2 to 3 Servings
1 Bunch of Beet Greens
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Water, vegetable broth, or extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste, or other seasonings of choice
1 Tbsp Lemon juice or vinegar, optional (see “Tip” below)
Remove the stems from the beets, leaving about 2 inches still attached to the beets. Discard any old, wilted, or discolored leaves or stems. Wash the greens and stems. Cut them into bite size pieces, placing the stems and leaves in separate bowls.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable broth, water or oil. Add the chopped garlic and prepared stem pieces. Add salt, pepper or any seasonings, as desired. Stir-steam the vegetables for about 5 minutes, until the stems are crisp-tender. Add more liquid as needed to keep the vegetables from burning.
Add the greens and stir-steam until they are wilted and as tender as you like. Two or three minutes may be enough. Add a little more liquid or seasonings as needed while the greens cook. Only add enough liquid to keep the vegetables from burning. When the vegetables are as tender as you like, remove them from the heat and serve.
Tip: If leafy greens taste bitter to you, drizzle a little lemon juice or vinegar over your cooked greens before serving. Up to one tablespoon should be enough to reduce bitterness without giving them a lemony flavor.
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[@FocusOnGratitude]

"there is no specific measurement, just add what you need"...my kind of cooking instructions. Thank you ❤

[@JudiintheKitchen]

You bet! Cooking greens is not like baking a cake, so exact measurements aren't needed :) I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@ashlook2001]

Now I know what to do with these beet stems thanks !

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Awesome! If you enjoy beets, then you should like the greens cooked this way. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@farhanandrew9635]

This is looking so good

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes...they ARE good! This same recipe can work for any type of leafy green. Give it a try sometime :)

[@oliviathompsongreen3948]

I'm going to follow your recipe this is my 1st time . . . Thank you,

[@JudiintheKitchen]

I hope you enjoy it, Olivia! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

[@mcrd2001]

Looks good, I'm going to try this tonight.

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and sharing :)

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

Thank you Judi I have never cooked the beer greens . Look forward to trying this.

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Give it a try! They taste like beets :) Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@bobbonfardin1661]

These greens are the BEST in the universe! Bob Bonfardin

[@JudiintheKitchen]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for watching, giving the recipe a try, and sharing!! Blessings to you and yours :)

[@bobbonfardin1661]

@@JudiintheKitchen I grew up in Pa. Amish culture and that’s the only way I would eat beets-the leaves and stems!!!

[@JudiintheKitchen]

@@bobbonfardin1661 Interesting! I grew up in Wilmington, DE so I'm familiar with the Amish culture. Great people :)

[@gregoryburkhead7813]

Thanks .. i ate them raw didnt know .. i will cook next time 😂😂😂.

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Hi! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! There's nothing wrong with eating beet greens raw! Then can be enjoyed either way, raw or cooked, so no worries! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

[@adehilgert]

Thank you for making this video! I looked around for beet stem recipes and was beginning to think that they weren't very edible, only the greens were. Your instructions were excellent, and I really appreciate your honesty (for example the beet greens you had weren't up to standard, but still usable. You didn't have veggie broth on hand, so used water instead, which is still fine, but not as tasty...) and reasons for WHY you are doing what you are doing. I just discovered your channel and subscribed. I can tell I'm going to LEARN something by watching you!

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Hi! Thank you for watching, subscribing, and sharing such kind comments! I have MANY, MANY videos uploaded in my online "library" of food-related information, so I hope you learn a lot through my channel! That's why I created it :) If you're looking for something particular just go to my channel home page and do a search. Hopefully you'll find what you need. www.youtube.com/@JudiintheKitchen Best wishes to you and yours :)

[@shirleybridges8765]

I tried your recipe and I am hooked! I have never eaten this before and I will definitely add this to my list of veggies. Thank you for sharing. I just discovered your channel tonight and have subscribed.

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Hi Shirley! I'm glad the recipe worked well for you! Thanks for watching, subscribing, AND sharing :)

[@bobbonfardin1661]

It is straight from Amish country in Pennsylvania!

[@bobbonfardin1661]

To DIE for!!!!!

[@ACB2K]

Thank you Judi😀

[@JudiintheKitchen]

You're welcome! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :)

[@ACB2K]

@@JudiintheKitchen lololol. I'm now eating the beet leaves I prepared from your recipe. Thanks again🤝😄

[@JudiintheKitchen]

@@ACB2K Awesome! I hope you enjoyed them :)

[@ACB2K]

@@JudiintheKitchen It was amazing and it was my birthday and I just decided to eat simple. If I can eat the root, I should be able to eat the leaves, I found your rescipe. Thank You!

[@JudiintheKitchen]

@@ACB2K A belated happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!! You were right, beet greens are totally edible and taste like beets! You chose a good dish for your birthday! Have a happy day :)

[@paulagratefulnoend9683]

The nuns taught me not to throw away food. So here I am.

[@JudiintheKitchen]

Ooooh...They taught you well! I'm glad you checked out the video since beet greens are good! They taste like beets. Thanks for watching and sharing :)