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Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

Beet greens have a flavor similar to kale. This simple, 15-minute side dish recipe pairs beet greens with garlic, zesty pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
Makes:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches beet greens, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 lemons, quartered

Directions

Prep:5 mCook:10 mReady:15 m
  1. 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.
  2. Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process.
  3. Once the greens are cold, drain well, and coarsely chop.
  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. 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.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.

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