Name: Simple and Delicious Beet Greens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Beet greens, stems removed - 2 bunches; Extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste - 1 tablespoon; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional) - ¼ teaspoon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Lemons, quartered - 2

Ingredients for - Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

1. Beet greens, stems removed 2 bunches

2. Extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste 1 tablespoon

3. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

4. Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional) ¼ teaspoon

5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

6. Lemons, quartered 2

How to cook deliciously - Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

1 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

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. Stir in the chopped greens until coated, then season with salt and pepper. Cook just until greens are hot; 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Serve with lemon wedges. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS