In article >,
"TigerLily" > wrote:

> top the green stuff off of the beet (but don't cut
> into the beet)

Throw away the beet and wash the greens well. Cut them into 2" sections
and steam in a covered saucepan until limp. Season with s&p and a pat
of butter.

Enjoy!

Priscilla, who collects cast-off beet greens for free at the farmers
market