How To Boil Beetroot Leaves
Just put a stainless steel steamer insert in your pot.
How to boil beetroot leaves. Film a large skillet with olive oil. Let the steam cook beet leaves for a few minutes. Put some water and let it boil.
Set the uncut beetroots in a saucepan filled with water. Heat butter in a large frying pan with garlic. If using cubed beetroot boil the cubes for 15 to 20 minutes.
If using whole beetroot boil them for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard and wilted or yellow brown leaves. Once the water is boiling carefully add the whole or cubed beetroot.
Chop the stems and leaves separately. Season with salt and. Insert a fork or knife inside the beetroot.
Put the lid on the pot. Add your stems and leaves to the sauce pan. Bring back to a boil over high heat and then stir and reduce to a simmer.
Add beetroot stalk bits on bottom and leaves on top. Add carrots beets and parsley. A skewer should slide through the thickest part easily to indicate it is cooked.