Saturday, December 6, 2014

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BEET GREENS

Ingredients
1 bunch beet greens, stems removed (optional:  also use stems, chopped and cooked a few minutes before adding greens).
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, quartered

Directions
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 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.

*suggestion:  Sprinkle with cheese before serving!

Recipe modified from allrecipes.com

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