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While most people know how to cook beets or beetroots, not many people know how to cook the greens of beets. While these are often thrown away, cooking them can result in a tasty and tender side dish. Here is wikiHow to cook beet greens.

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    Clean the beet greens. Rinse briefly under running water.
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    Add to a skillet or frying pan. There is no need to add water; the rinsed leaves will provide adequate moisture.
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    Add a dob of butter or a dash of olive oil.
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    Cover the skillet or frying pan with a lid that fits it.
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    Cook quickly for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
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    Finished.
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  • Beet greens go well with a variety of seasonings such as garlic, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, cheese sauce, hollandaise sauce, ground cumin, shallots etc.
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EditThings You'll Need

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Lid for pan

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Categories: Fruits and Vegetables

Recent edits by: BLTwitch, JK42, Leona

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