beet & Beet greens RECIPES

Lemon and Butter Braised beet greens.

Nicole Robidoux
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 lbs baby beet leaves
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over low heat, and add the garlic.
  2. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but does not take on any color.
  3. Add the moist greens, raise the heat to medium-high, and cover the pan.
  4. Cook until the greens wilt, about 2 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice.
  5. Remove the cover; if there’s any excess liquid, cook until it evaporates.
  6. Toss the greens with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve hot.

Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS
  • 2.5 pounds red beets leaves removed and beets cleaned, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes cleaned, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches
  • 3.5 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese opt for a vegetarian or vegan variety if needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves optional

Method
 

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place beet and sweet potato chunks into a large bowl.
  3. Toss with 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper.
  4. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika and dried oregano.
  5. Grease a large sheet pan with the remaining ½ tablespoon of avocado oil.
  6. Place beet and sweet potato chunks onto the sheet pan and spread them out in a single layer.
  7. Cook about 35 minutes, turning halfway, or until tender.
  8. Once veggies are done to your liking, transfer to a serving dish.
  9. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and freshly chopped cilantro (if using).
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Yields 4 larger servings or 6 smaller servings.