ate beet greens last nite!!

kittyloo · ‎03-11-2010

so we built container gardens this year. One of the vegs we put in was beets, from seed.

Thinning out the row (way overseeded) and dh asks if they are edible.

i said let me see, as i put in my mouth.

delicious!! checked to see, and yes,, the greens can be eaten raw, or cooked.

made a nice salad with them last night. going to go thin the rest of the row tonite. kinda a cross between spinich, and leaf lettece.

author · ‎03-09-2010

I loved beet greens throughout my growing up years from my parents' garden; thin the rows, cook the greens with the tiny baby beets, yum. Delicious as salad greens too, and they pack a wallop for nutrients as well.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Aren't they wonderful in salads? Not that common in some stores.

Due to a complete lack of imagination, I put them in beet soup just like putting pumpkin leaves in pumpkin soup.

Kkins · ‎02-15-2014

One of the best things to eat for your heart health!

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@kittyloo They are coveted in our house. I saute them gently with a squirt of lemon and some minced garlic. My neighbor keeps asking me to make him some, but my DH eats them right up before I can save them! BTW, you can use the mature leaves as well.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

To think we just threw them to the chickens.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

They are good for us,and your dog.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@kittyloo I buy Spring Mix greens for salads, and beet greens are in the mix.

"Beet greens are packed with high amounts of vitamins and nutrients, including iron, protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc and fiber. They also are extremely low in calories, fat and cholesterol. ... Beet greens also help fight inflammation, improve digestive health, support brain health and contain anti-cancer properties."