simple and delicious beet greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 bunches beet greens, stems removed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 lemons, quartered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the beet greens, and cook uncovered until tender, about 2 minutes. drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. stir in the greens until oil and garlic is evenly distributed. season with salt and pepper. cook just until greens are hot; serve with lemon wedges.