Simple and Delicious Beet Greens Recipe

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 until cold 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.