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Low Carb Beet Greens with Bacon and Caramelized Onion Recipe
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
4
servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beet green
- 2 strips bacon (thick cut, chopped (or 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat)
- ¼ cup onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup water
- 2 packets granulated Virta-friendly sweetener of choice (more or less to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 dash salt (more or less to taste)
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
½ cup
Carbohydrates
7
g
Protein
5
g
Fat
11
g
Calories
112
When you need to change up your menu, pick this tasty recipe for low carb beet greens with bacon and caramelized onion. With just a few ingredients, you can switch up your normal routine with this scrumptious beet greens with bacon and caramelized onion. Additionally, it is a excellent choice for a keto lifestyle.
Instructions
- Rinse the beet green in a sink filled with cold water. Drain and rinse a second time, then dry on a clean dish towel. Place green on cutting board and remove any particularly woody parts of the stems. Cut remaining stems and leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon until lightly browned on medium heat (or heat 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat). Add onions and beet stems; cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and start to brown. Stir in garlic, cook a minute more.
- Add water to the hot pan, stirring to loosen any particles from bottom of pan. Stir in sweetener and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Add the beet green, gently toss in the onion mixture so the green are well coated. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5-15 minutes until the green are tender. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt. Enjoy!
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