Sauteed Beet Greens

Ingredients

• Olive oil, to coat pan
• 2 bunches beet greens, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps

1. Heat a medium saute pan coated with oil over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the beet greens and garlic, and toss until the greens are wilted and tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and lemon zest and juice, and toss. Season with salt and pepper.