Baby Beets With Beet Greens Recipe

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   Scrub beets and steam till tender-hard and a knife enters easily, 10 to 15 min if very small and 25 min or possibly longer if large.

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   Set aside to cold, and slip off skins.

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   Quarter, halve or possibly leave whole.

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   Throw away stems and keep greens, discarding any which are bruised or possibly badly torn.

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   Steam over beet water till tender, about 5 min.

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   Toss with half extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

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   Arrange greens on serving dish.

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   Toss beets with remaining oil, lime juice and fresh herbs.

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   Pile onto greens and serve.

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    This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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    Comments: At the farmers' market you'll often find vegetables which are gigantic, peculiar in shape or possibly especially small, like our local beets available both early and late in the season.

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    Their verdant crown of leaves is always fresh and tender, and it's a simple matter to serve them together.

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    The beets can be any variety or possibly shape, such as golden brown or possibly chioggia varieties.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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