Beet Green Rice Rolls

This Beet Green Rice Rolls recipe is so different and incredibly delicious!

Everyone knows that cabbage can be used to make cabbage rolls, but did you know that beet leaves can be used to make beet leaf rolls? They make a perfectly thin, tender and mild tasting wrap, plus are packed with nutrition. And the filling is made with a savory blend of butter, onion, dill and rice, for a tasty side dish that will leave everyone asking for more!

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Can You Eat The Greens From Beets?

Yes! So often no one pays any attention to the leaves vegetables, other than lettuce! They are tossed aside, assumed they cannot be digested or that they are just not tasty. But it’s not the case with beet leaves! They are not only delicious, but packed with healthy vitamins, fiber, and healthy antioxidants. So don’t toss out those beet leaves, use them to make these delicious rolls. Alternately, chop them for a tasty side or toss them into soups or stews for color, texture and flavor.

Beet Green Rice Roll Ingredients

This is an old recipe, passed along to me from a family friend, but such a good one!

BEET LEAVES: The obvious ingredient in this recipe is of course beet leaves. Choose ones that are young because they will be the most tender. Also look for ones that do not have any spots or blemishes on them. If need be, two or three small beet leaves can be used in one rice roll.

FILLING: This tasty filling is made with onion sauteed in butter, dill, rice, salt and pepper to taste. Fresh dill is always best, but dried will work too! Why not add a bit of cooked bacon to the rice mixture for a more hearty filling?

SAUCE: Heavy cream, such as whipping cream, is the only ingredient for this sauce. It is poured over the beet rolls and, as it bakes, soaks into the rice mixing with all the savory flavors in the filling.

How To Make Beet Green Rice Rolls

1. Wash and trim beet leaves. Blanch as per recipe below.
2. Saute onion, add dill and cooked rice. Season to taste.
3. Place blanched beet leaf on work surface, place 1 tablespoon filling on leaves, and roll up.
   • I like to start at the tip of the leaf so the colorful stem shows on the outside, but rolling from the stem to tip works well too. Practice to see what works best.
4. Place in casserole dish and pour cream over.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.

What To Serve This Beet Greens Recipe With?

These are a delicious side dish to bring to a party or potluck, believe me everyone loves them! They can be served with anything but favorites are chicken cutlets, pork schnitzel, or sausage. A side of pierogies would also be delicious with these rice rolls. And don’t forget dessert! Make a decadent chocolate pie, or keep it simple with some old fashioned brown sugar cookies!

Leftovers?

This Beet Green Rice Rolls can be stored covered in the refrigerator for at least 4-5 days. Or freeze cooked, or pre-cooked rolls on parchment paper, then transfer to a zippered freezer bag for long term storage. They will last in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Thaw frozen rolls in the refrigerator, then simply add a bit more cream and reheat covered in the oven for about 20 minutes. If using uncooked rolls, use the entire amount of cream in the recipe and bake as directed.

These rolls can also be reheated on the stovetop with a bit of water to steam, or in the microwave.

I hope you love these delicate Beet Green Rice Rolls as much as I do. They are a unique twist on the cabbage roll, and are so delicious. So don’t throw out those beet greens! Use them in this super recipe!

Other Tasty Dishes!

Apple Grape Salad – another interesting side dish.

Roasted Peppers – easy air fryer recipe.

Easy Instant Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Soup – always a favorite.

 

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