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

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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