Everything You Need to Know About Beet Greens
Often overlooked, beet greens are the leafy tops of the beetroot plant and offer a wealth of culinary possibilities and health benefits.
What are Beet Greens?
Beet greens are the leafy greens that grow atop the beetroot vegetable. These lush and leafy greens are packed with vibrant hues, ranging from deep green to maroon, and share a similar earthy flavor with their beetroot counterpart. Beet greens are edible and provide a wonderful opportunity to reduce waste by utilizing the entire plant.
Ways to Enjoy Beet Greens
Sautéed: Sauté beet greens with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil for a simple yet flavorful side dish that retains their vibrant color and delicate taste.
Nutrient-Packed Smoothies: Blend beet greens into your favorite smoothie recipes for an added nutritional boost, pairing well with fruits like berries, pineapple, or banana.
Fresh and Crisp Salads: incorporate beet greens into salads for a peppery and slightly earthy taste, combining well with a variety of dressings, toppings, and other greens.
Warm and Comforting Soups: Add beet greens to soups or stews during the final minutes of cooking for a nutritious green addition that adds color and depth to your bowl of warmth.
Health Benefits of Beet Greens:
Beet greens offer a remarkable array of health benefits that deserve our attention. Here are a few reasons to embrace the goodness of beet greens:
Rich in Nutrients: These greens are a nutrient powerhouse, providing essential vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like potassium, iron, and calcium.
Antioxidant-Rich: Beet greens are packed with antioxidants that support overall health, protect against oxidative stress, and help reduce inflammation in the body.
Heart Health Support: The presence of dietary nitrates in beet greens may promote healthy blood pressure levels and cardiovascular well-being.
Digestive Aid: With their high fiber content, beet greens aid in digestion, promote satiety, and support a healthy gut.
Beet-tastic Facts:
Waste Not, Leaf Not: Beet greens are the ultimate "Root-cyclers"! They take leftover greens and turn them into a nutritious and delicious treat, proving that there's no such thing as "beet-er" waste.
Vibrant Leaf Show: Beet greens bring a burst of "Leafy Splendor" to your plate with their vivid green hues and eye-catching stems, making every meal an opportunity to eat the rainbow.
Tastes That Beet All: These leafy wonders are full of surprises, offering a delightful combination of earthiness, sweetness, and a touch of bitterness. They'll have you exclaiming, "These flavors really 'beet' all the rest!"
This Week’s Harvest
This Week’s Harvest is a one-time purchase to taste the season's goodness. It includes vibrant greens, fragrant herbs, crisp microgreens, and hearty root vegetables, all freshly harvested and delivered to your front door.
Taste-This Week’s Harvest for yourself, and then let us know your thoughts. Or, come by for a tour. We are always eager to meet the families we feed and to show off exactly where our food came from.
And we can do so all season long.
Area 2 Farms offers different harvest subscription options to meet your family’s needs. Check out the 4-Week and the 10-Week Farm Subscriptions to choose what works best for you.
