How To Cook Beet Greens With Bacon

With a slotted spoon transfer to a plate.

How to cook beet greens with bacon. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium until golden brown 6 minutes. 1 2 tbsp 30 45 ml extra virgin live oil. While most people know how to cook beets or beetroots not many people know how to cook the greens of beets.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté until bacon begins to brown. Add the beet greens along with a little bit of water and saute until they are wilted and covered in the bacon fat and garlic.

Add salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet over medium high heat cook bacon in olive oil until starting to lightly brown about 5 7 minutes. Stir until all the greens are wilted and heated.

2 cloves garlic diced. 1 lemon cut into wedges. Cook uncovered until the greens are just shy of desired tenderness.

Sauté the bacon in the oil for 1 2 minutes then add sliced garlic. Chop the beet greens and stems into one inch pieces. Saute the garlic and onion until they are translucent.

Add the ribs of the beet greens and sauté for about 3 minutes until a little softened. Add the greens to the skillet and stir preferably with tongs to coat all the greens with a bit of bacon fat. Add scallions and cook until softened 1 minute.