More Ideas for Beets

I said I'd pull out my Grandmother's cookbook to see what else there was for Beets.  Actually there are several ideas in here, but here are a few that stood out to me. The cookbook is called New American Cook Book dated 1942.

Beet Greens

Select young beet tops, Wash carefully in several waters to remove all grit.  Put entire plants, including roots, in pan.  Cover with boiling water and boil rapidly until tender, about 1/2 hour. Season with salt during cooking. Chop coarsely. Add butter (or CF Earth Balance) and serve hot.

Diced Beets and Bacon

2 1/2  cups diced boiled beets

4 slices bacon, chopped

Salt - Pepper

Fry bacon crisp. Add beets and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4 to 6. A teaspoon of vinegar may be added if desired.

Beet and Tomato En Casserole

2 1/2 cup diced boiled beets

2 1/2 cups stewed tomatoes

 1/2 cup grated cheese (sub with CF cheese I would think)

2 cups bread crumbs (GF)

2 tablespoons fat

Salt - Pepper

Put 1/2 beets into bottom of greased baking dish. Add half the tomatoes then half the cheese in layers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 bread crumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon fat.Repeat. Brown in moderate oven (350 degrees F) 20 minutes. Serves 6.

Note: it doesn't say what size baking dish to use.