Best Beet Greens Recipe

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Beet Greens Recipe
Ingredients:
1 bunch beet greens
½ red onion (chopped)
1/3 Red bell pepper (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Lemon juice or vinegar (optional)

Remove the greens from the root and wash thoroughly --greens always seem to need a good washing, especially beet greens. I like to separate the green leaf from the thicker stem since the leafy greens will need far less time to cook. Heat 2 Tbls of olive oil on med-med high heat. When the oil is hot, add onions and garlic. I chop the onion big and the garlic thin. Stir for a minute and then add the red bell pepper and stir for a few minutes more. I use about a third of a red pepper, not too much—it's more for color than to influence the taste of the dish—it's a nice contrast to the dark greens. Add a little water if needed, but not too much, the greens will release plenty of water. Add the beet green stems; these will soften pretty fast, so a minute or two will be plenty of time (overcooked veggies are a drag, man). Add the leafy greens. Initially, I don't mix the greens with the ingredients; I just cover the skillet for a minute or two and give the greens time to wilt. Remove the lid and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir a minute more. That's about when they're ready. Camera Girl likes to add a splash of lemon, but I can take it or leave it (some folks like vinegar with greens). Remove from heat and serve hot.
Beet greens make a great side, especially with chicken or a cheap cut of meat. I serve greens as a main dish, over quinoa, which is a seed that acts like a grain and is an excellent source of protein.

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[realtv2011]

cool ass accent man...you from Louisianan ?

[FromUnderTheRock]

@realtv2011

lived in New Orleans and Bossier City, but lots of other places, too...videos seem to bring out the New Orleans in me.

[TeeAreify]

Onions on a date are a bad idea. So are vegan chicks.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@TeeAreify I'll argue with you on the first point, but you're probably right on the second.

[CurrentlyDisconected]

cool "easy beets green" sounds like the name of an environmental jazz musician :)

[FromUnderTheRock]

I'll probably get some thumbs down from disappointed dyslexics.

[valnaples]

say it brother! WOW...LOVE your accent also...have been roasting the beet roots in the oven and always have the greens left...this gives me new insight on what to DO with them ... so healthy...thanks chef! ♥

[stygerdatona]

I dig your style

[SuZeeTV]

@FromUnderTheRock What flavor?? I mean, bad boy!!! I am going to try to eat better when I get back home so keep up the good work. I will try some of these.

[kookiemoose]

Pretty much everything about this recipe is appealing to me. That is assuming I like Beet Greens. I mean I love beets, so...?

[mc5971]

If you keep this up, I might actually be inspired to eat something that doesn't come from a freezer or a drive-thru window. Looks good.

[jknocal]

The one liners that you add in the middle of your vids in text form are priceless

[FromUnderTheRock]

@Prototype87

Camera Girl can more than keep up with me in the garlic department, luckily for both of us. And my first meal of the day included coffee with 5 spoonfuls of sugar and a chocolate muffin (w/chocolate chips)...so not a stellar start, but hopefully I'll do better as the day progresses.