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I like to juice and buy only organic beets which are pricey at 3 for $2.99.
They're expensive but I've learned to use as much of what I buy as possible. I'm now parboiling, then sauteeing the greens attached to the beets in thinly sliced garlic in EVOO, apple cider vinegar, and roasted pinenuts. I may add dried cranberries as well. Tasty and loaded with maganese and Vitamin K and iron. And extremely anti-inflammatory.
Now, if I could only figure out what to do with the stems besides composting . . . .
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)I've never tried it, but a long simmering might soften them nicely
no_hypocrisy
(46,122 posts)Cool! Thanks a lot!
NRaleighLiberal
(60,015 posts)we use the stems and greens together - just stir fry/steam in olive oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes - maybe add some chopped pineapple as well. Perfect bed for grilled fish! Much more tender/tastier than Chard stems/greens (which we also love)
no_hypocrisy
(46,122 posts)Truly appreciate your comments.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,015 posts)we grow lots of beets each garden these recent years, and love the greens even more than the beets!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)I'm saving that and all the suggestions below.
pinto
(106,886 posts)Boiled till tender, drained, blender all together 'till smooth and you've got a great dip for flat bread wedges.
Retrograde
(10,137 posts)which is essentially what they are (chard is a form of beet cultivated for its leaves. Or beets are a form of chard cultivated for its roots - take your pick, they're the same species).
I sometimes chop the stems, sautee them, and add them to a quiche or something similar.
pinto
(106,886 posts)A colorful mix of cooked chard in a simple pasta and grated cheese mix is a showstopper at the table.
bif
(22,720 posts)Chop it up. Then sauté some onion and garlic in olive oil. Add the greens and sauté for a bit. Then mix with some cooked pasta with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. It's fab! Browning the pine nuts in a pan for a bit makes it even better.