beet greens

🥘 Ingredients

• beet greens 2 bunches
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• garlic 2 cloves
• red pepper flakes ¼ tsp
• salt
• pepper
• lemon 2

1. 1

   Remove stems from beet greens .
2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beet greens and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 2 minutes, and drain in a colander.
3. 3

   Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes ; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5

   Stir in the chopped greens until coated, then season with salt and pepper . Cook just until greens are hot; 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 6

   Cut lemon into wedges and serve.