Beet Greens With Bacon And Onion Recipes

BEET GREENS WITH BACON AND ONION

Steps:

• Heat the oil on medium-high heat.
• Saute the garlic and onion until they are translucent.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the beet greens.
• Stir until all the greens are wilted and heated.
• Add the white wine and bacon.
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with salt and fresh ground black pepper.

SALTED BACON BEET GREENS SAUTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, add butter and olive oil until melted. Mix in garlic. Cook for 1 minute to flavor oil.
• Add bacon and onions. Cook until onions are transparent.
• Add beet greens. Reduce to low medium heat. Cook until greens are wilted and shiny.
• Optionally add nuts and goat cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• I like to make this the same night as my other recipe, https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/spiced-beet-cake-with-cream-cheese-glaze.html

BEET GREENS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook bacon in olive oil until starting to lightly brown, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add chopped onion and continue to cook until onion is translucent and starts to brown lightly, another 3- 4 minutes.
• Add beet greens and roasted beets (if using), water and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens start to wilt.
• Add balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until greens have wilted, about another 3-4 minutes and liquid has evaporated slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to serving bowl and offer additional balsamic at the table, if desired.