Pink Greens

 

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch of beet greens
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Preparation:

1. Wash and trim the beet greens. If the stems are very thick, it's worth trimming them back a bit.
2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes in the olive oil until slightly browned. Add the black pepper, sugar, and salt.
3. Place the beet greens in the pan, pour 1/4 cup water over them, and immediately cover. Once the greens have cooked down, for 1 to 2 minutes, remove the lid and stir. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the water to evaporate.
4. Just before serving, pour the vinegar over the greens. Serve and enjoy!

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pink-greens-388629

Cavatelli with Beets and Swiss Chard

Ingredients:

5 or 6 good-quality slices white bread

2 tablespoons chopped plus 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste

8 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, cut into 8 rounds (each 1/2 inch thick)

2 pounds beets, greens removed (you can use the beet greens in addition to the chard)

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1 pound red Swiss chard

1 pound dried cavatelli, or orechiette

6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Preparation: 

STEP 1
Remove and discard crust from bread, and pulse bread in food processor into soft, small crumbs. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Combine breadcrumbs and rosemary in a small bowl. Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil onto a plate or a shallow bowl. Coat each round of goat cheese in olive oil, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange cheese on the prepared parchment-lined pan or on a large plate, and place in the refrigerator to chill until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.

STEP 2
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut beets in half, and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange beets in one layer on aluminum foil, cut side down, and place rosemary sprig on top of the beets. Cover beets with another piece of aluminum foil, and seal the edges all around, creating a rectangular packet. Bake on the lowest shelf of the oven until beets are fork tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel beets; cut the larger ones in half, and set aside.

STEP 3
Strip chard leaves from stems. Discard stems, or saute for later use. Rinse and drain the leaves. Do not dry them. Place chard leaves in a large pot over medium heat, and sprinkle them with 2 teaspoons salt. Cover pot, and cook over medium heat, opening the lid only to stir, until just wilted. Remove from the heat, return to the colander, and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. Using your hands, gently squeeze any excess water from chard, and coarsely chop; you should have about 2 cups. Set chard aside, but leave the pot on stove.

STEP 4
Meanwhile, fill a pasta pot with water, and set over high heat. Bring to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, and stir in pasta. Let cook until pasta is al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain in a colander, and set aside.

STEP 5
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the chard pot over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook slowly until garlic is just toasted, stirring often. Add chard, remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and saute until chard is wilted, about 3 minutes. Add pasta, toss, and cook just until hot. Adjust seasoning to taste with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and transfer pasta to a large serving platter. Arrange beets over pasta.

STEP 6
Bake cheese in the oven until very soft to the touch, heated through, and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven, arrange hot cheese around platter of pasta, and serve immediately.

http://www.marthastewart.com/343866/cavatelli-with-beets-and-swiss-chard

Beet Green Chips

Ingredients:
Serves two as a snack
2 bunches beet greens
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
6-8 turns of a pepper grinder
Directions:
• Preheat oven to 425. Line two rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper
• Trim beet greens into individual stalks. Wash and dry well
• Spead clean, dry greens in a single layer across the two baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Roast oen pan at a time for 5-7 minutes, until leaves are crisp, but not burnt. Serve immediately.

Source: Grid, Nov. 2011

Roasted Beets and Sauteed Beet Greens

Ingredients

1 bunch beets with
greens
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets thoroughly, leaving the skins on, and remove the greens. Rinse greens, removing any large stems, and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. If you wish to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted.
Cover, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet.

When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for a minute. Tear the beet greens into 2 to 3 inch pieces, and add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper.

Beets with Greens in Vinaigrette

• 1 1/2 pounds medium beets (about 4; 2 1/2 pounds with greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Cover beets generously with water in a heavy medium saucepan and simmer until tender when pierced in center with a knife, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool to warm, then slip off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices.
Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, onion, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking, then add warm beets and parsley and toss. Season with additional sugar and salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cooks' note: Beets can be roasted and sliced 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before tossing with vinaigrette and parsley.

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