beet greens substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 7.5 · The leafy tops of beet plants, earthy and slightly bitter with tender stems and dark green leaves. Typically sauteed with garlic and olive oil, braised, wilted into pasta, or added to soups and stews as a hearty green.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Spinach

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder but same cooking method

02

Kale

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Earthy mild flavor, wilt faster than kale

03

Turnip Greens

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sharper mustard-like bite; sautee with garlic and olive oil, cooks down the same way

04

Swiss Chard

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Same family, nearly identical taste

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