Stir-Fried Beet Greens, Tofu and Beets Recipe (2024)

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Hannah B

Spinach works well too.

April

No - first the beets, then the beet greens. :-)

Julie

I saved the beets for a salad later in the week, and used the beet greens and added 2 baby bok choys with the other ingredients. I substituted 3 onions for the leeks, and rice vinegar + fish sauce for the sherry - since I had neither. I added cooked rice noodles to the dish which turned a lovely pink, contrasting with the dark green. The tofu turned out with a thick crunch on 1 side, a thin crunch with a medium bite on the inside. Delicious! Served 4 w/ a side of miso soup, with 1 srvng leftovr.

Anne

So delicious & healthy! Used kale and scallions since that's what I had. Sir fried the tofu first and set it aside. Then cooked the beets (even cut in thin julienne strips, it took at least 5 min to cook); then added the greens; (white wine instead of sherry); otherwise kept to the recipe. Would find a way to add more liquid next time...perhaps wine or broth. Week 2 of a commitment to more vegetarian meals!

Break Up The Instructions

When you're cooking over a wok at high heat, it would be advantageous to have the directions in more than one giant paragraph. Even with everything prepped and to the side, it's easy once the heat is going to lose your place. The beets come out much better if boiled first; raw beets don't cook in that amount of time.

Erin

Before I started stir frying I roasted the tofu and beet cubes together in the oven on 400 for 10 minutes or so, until the beet cubes were just tender and tofu a little brown. I loved the outcome, the texture of the beets and tofu together is very satisfying!

KWP

I got beets in my CSA box and was at a loss. I have not historically liked beets but I also didn't want to be a quitter. I was pleasantly surprised with how this turned out. I don't think I'll be buying beets on my own to make it regularly but overall it was quite tasty and I enjoyed how pink everything was. Subbed parsley for cilantro (one family member has the "cilantro tastes like soap" gene) and Chinese cooking wine for sherry. Worked fine.

Leticia

This is a repeater. Even thought I didn't have cilantro in the house. Added a sprinkle of sherry vinegar. Next time I'll use the whole 12 ounce package of tofu. Beets definitely need more cook time-- 1 minute not enough. Going to try par-steaming them first. They should be easier to peel too.

Mike

That took so much longer than 15 minutes. More like an hour.

AB

Just made this recipe for the first time with four medium golden beets – didn’t worry about the volume of the greens, which were less than specified. With a hot wok and fine julienne, there was no problem with doneness. Yes, the prep time is relatively long, but it does cook quickly, and paired with somen, it was an excellent weeknight vegetarian meal!

sarahpatto

Be sure to cut the beets very small - otherwise they stay crunchy.

Leticia

Wish I'd read this before--our beets were way undercooked.

Katherine

Delicious! The food processor's julienne disc made fast work of the beets, and with everything lined up in bowls ahead of time the stir-fry worked wonderfully and tasted marvellous.Changes driven by need or taste: mirin instead of sugar; onion instead of leek; doubled sauce per others' recommendations.Delectable!

Madison

I doubled the tofu and beets, subbed kale for beet greens (and used less than it called for), subbed scapes for garlic and green onions for leeks (CSA season), and quadrupled the sauce. So good it doesn't need rice - just shovel it in your mouth. Delicious!

Chris

Lots of prep - much longer than 15min total. Still good! Have made a few times.

olsen

add a splash of rice vinegar at end. remember 30 min prep time.

Amy

WOW. The whole time I was making this I was skeptical, but I had all the ingredients so I plunged forth, and it was SO. YUM. I love beets but even I never knew beets could taste this good! I followed the recipe exactly but didn't have rice or noodles cooked, so I just heaped some into a bowl and devoured it. Added some sriracha, too. Beautiful and delicious!

Julia

I would make this again but parboil the beets more. I cooked them as in recipe after parboiling them and they still weren't remotely soft after 1 min or 5 mins. It took a little over 10 mins for them to get soft. Would have been good to add stock as one reviewer said. Everyone said the flavor of this recipe was really good. I doubled the garlic and ginger as suggested, made with Swiss chard for the greens part and served over rice noodles. No sesame seeds or cilantro but would add next time.

Penny Harris

It was a bit bland for me, even with the spices. All the veggies were great and it was a colorful pot. I would make this again and look for different flavoring.

bonseyb

Made as per recipe but used chard in place of beet greens because had some in the garden. So delicious! Beets did take a little longer than 2 minutes. Might add more tofu next time. Will add to vegetarian options in rotation.

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Stir-Fried Beet Greens, Tofu and Beets Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you get the bitterness out of beet greens? ›

Add Vinaigrette, Emphasis on "Vinegar"

Acidity can really bring a pleasant flavor out of bitter greens. If they're being used for a salad, it's good to add a vinaigrette with plenty of acidity to brighten it up. If you are sauteing, add some vinegar or citrus to the greens to finish them off.

Are beets and beet greens good for you? ›

Nurture your immune system with vitamin C

Try a plate of beets a day! Beets already contain a mini-dose of vitamin C, but beet greens really up the ante. Just a cup of beet greens contains more than a third of your daily recommended vitamin C. OK, so you can't literally “boost” your immune system.

Should you eat the stems of beet greens? ›

Use the stems as well as the leaves.

Like Swiss chard, beet leaves have crisp, edible stems that add color and crunch to any beet greens recipe. Don't toss them! Finely dice them and cook them right along with the leaves.

Do beet greens lose nutrients when cooked? ›

"Like most vegetables, some nutrients may get lost in the cooking process, but cooked beet greens can still provide a great source of nutrients," Mathis says. Just be sure to avoid overcooking, and refrain from boiling them if possible.

What cuts bitterness in greens? ›

Fight bitterness with other flavors like sweetness and spice. Cook bitter greens with bacon or sausage, pump up the garlic, throw in something spicy, or add a sweet element, like roasted squash or dried fruit.

What can you add to beets to make them taste better? ›

Flavors that pair well with roasted beets:

Balsamic vinegar, as well as red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar. Black pepper. Carrots. Creamy cheese and dairy, including feta, goat cheese, blue cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, sour cream and plain yogurt.

What is healthier beet greens or spinach? ›

Beet greens have a similar colorful look as swiss chard and can be consumed in much of the same way. They also are very high in iron with a higher iron count than spinach as well as vitamin K, B6, magnesium and potassium. They are also a great source of fiber.

Do beets cleanse your liver? ›

Beetroot. Chock-full of antioxidants and nitrates, beetroot has earned its stripes as a potent weapon for heart health, blood pressure, cognition, and inflammation. But when it comes to liver health, this resplendently red root also serves as a natural blood cleanser, purging your body of toxins and heavy metals.

Are beet greens a laxative? ›

Generally, beet greens have a laxative effect and soften stool, except in Vata individuals where the diuretic and astringent effect can causes mild constipation.

Can you eat beet greens without cooking them? ›

As far as we're concerned, when it comes to what to do with beetroot leaves, the answer is obvious! Stem the tide of waste by eating your beetroot stalks! Beetroot stalks are very much edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. Beet leaves are delicious when sautéed as a crispy side dish or tossed in a salad.

What animal eats beet greens? ›

Rabbits and deer will eat those tempting green tops, so it's important to keep beets fenced around here. An interesting side note: You can't grow beets without green tops, but you can grow green tops without much beet.

Can I freeze beet greens? ›

Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, along with mustard and turnip greens freeze well for year-round enjoyment.

How to reduce bitterness in beetroot? ›

Roasting beets deepens their natural sugars while tempering bitterness. Bake whole, wrapped beets at 400°F for 60-75 minutes until easily pierced by a fork. Allow to cool before peeling and juicing. Incorporating roasted beets creates a smoother, mellower, almost nutty-flavored blended juice.

How to make beets not bitter? ›

If you're boiling them, add plenty of salt (as if you were boiling pasta) and about a quarter-cup of red wine vinegar to the water. If you're roasting, you can adjust the flavors afterwards. Try marinating them with citrus zest, garlic, scallion, vinegar, and again, plenty of salt.

How do you neutralize the taste of beetroot? ›

Do You Think Beets Taste Like Dirt?
  1. 3 Ways to Cook Beets So They Don't Taste Like Dirt:
  2. Pair them with bright, fresh flavors- By adding vinegar, lemon juice, fresh herbs, tangy cheese or yogurt to your dish, you will help balance the flavor.
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How to counteract bitterness? ›

Sweetness: From sugar, honey, fruits or otherwise, sweetness will counteract bitter and sour flavours. It can also be used to cut down the heat of a particularly spicy meal. Saltiness: Salt plays two very important roles in flavouring a dish. Firstly, it balances against bitterness.

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