Yet another thing that you were unaware was edible right? Well Beet Greens have been enjoyed by many people, especially gardeners. But some have wondered… why don’t you just let them get bigger?
The answer is that well… we do. However, when you plant beets you have to sow them thickly (a lot, really close together) because they don’t have the best germination rate and every beet likes to germinate at somewhat different times. So we have beet greens now because we need to thin out the stragglers; which is those that are just too small or have just been planted too thick. What your receiving are those beets which couldn’t make the cut, but that’s okay because their sacrifice will allow the other beets to grow bigger and faster!
Anyway, you’re still probably wondering what to do with them? I found an interesting recipe on the food network page Beet Green Gratin. Generally you use them just like any other green, but you must cook the roots slightly longer than the stems and the delicate leaves. My maternal grandmother was always busy cooking for 8 children, so their garden was essential… and she loved her beet greens too- which is where my mother has learned to fix ‘em up. Enjoy your beet greens while they last!
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