Pickled beet leaves

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Wash the beet leaves.

Step 2:

Cut the beet leaves into medium-sized pieces.

Step 3:

Place garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, allspice, cloves, and dill in a 500 ml jar.

Step 4:

Place chopped beet leaves in a jar.

Step 5:

In a saucepan, combine water, salt, sugar and bring to a boil.

Step 6:

Remove the water from the heat and add vinegar. Stir.

Step 7:

Pour the marinade into the jars with leaves.

Step 8:

Cover with a lid and place in a pan of warm water.

Step 9:

When the water in the pan boils, boil for 7-8 minutes.

Step 10:

Roll or twist the lids.

Step 11:

Turn the jars upside down with the lids down and cover with a towel until completely cool.

Cooking tips

The leaves with spices are indicated for 1 jar, and the marinade is for several - be careful.

Beet greens can be used as an additive when preparing soups, salads, appetizers and much more.

Although beet leaves are an unusual product, they contain twice as much vitamin C as beets themselves, and their taste is reminiscent of lettuce leaves with a beet flavor.