Ninja Foodi Fresh Beet Greens
This recipe for Ninja Foodi fresh beet greens and stems is simple and quick in an electric pressure cooker and packed with healthy nutrients. The beet greens and stems are also edible, so cook them too!
As I told you, in the last post about fresh beets in the Ninja Foodi we are also going to show you how to cook the greens.
We love beets! The beet greens and the stems are also edible. They are a terrific substitute for other greens such as spinach, swiss chard, collard greens, and bok choy.
Simple and quick!
Health Benefits of Beet Greens
Beet greens are loaded with antioxidants, they’re high in vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, and manganese. They are also a significant source of vitamin K, also high in vitamins A & C.
Ninja Foodi Fresh Beet Greens (or Instant Pot)
How to Pressure Cook Beet Greens
Trim the beet leaves from the beets. Cut the leaves and stems into about 2-inch pieces.
Be sure to wash the greens thoroughly. They can be very gritty and sandy.
I like to place them in my salad spinner, fill it with cold water. Then lift them out of the water in the spinner strainer. I dump the water and do this step several times until the water is clear.
Pour 1/2 cup water into the Ninja Foodi liner pot.
Place the greens in the pot and season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and 1-2 minced garlic cloves. Stir to distribute the garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place the pressure cooker lid in place and lock. Set to high pressure and cook for 3 minutes.
Do a quick release by carefully turning the pressure release control to vent.
Serve and enjoy a nutrient loaded side dish in under 20 minutes.
Pressure cooker beet greens are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Whole 30, keto, and low carb! Can’t go wrong.
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Here is a little tip from my aunt. She put the beets on the rack, placed the greens on top of the beets, and cooked them all together.
I was afraid to do this trick. I didn’t want them to overcook due to the cooking time the beets require. But according to her, they were very good and not overcooked.
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Ninja Foodi Fresh Beet Greens Recipe
Ninja Foodi Fresh Beet Greens Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches beet greens fresh
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Trim the beet leaves from the beets. Cut the leaves and stems into about 2-inch pieces.
- Wash the greens thoroughly. They can be very gritty and sandy.
- Pour 1/2 cup water into the Ninja Foodi liner pot. Place the greens in the pot and season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and 1 minced garlic cloves. Stir to distribute the seasonings.
- Place the pressure cooking lid in place and lock. Set to high pressure and cook for 3 minutes.
- Quick release by carefully turning the pressure release control to vent.
Good recipe , too long cooking time.
My first day of using my Instant Pot and made these—they were terrific and so easy! Will definitely make again. Thank you!