• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups chopped beet greens (2 bunches with stems removed)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Heat oil in a medium-size pan over medium heat.

3. Add the beet greens and garlic to the pan. Stir until just wilted, then reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally for 5 to 8 minutes until soft.

4. When done, stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt. Serve now or use in another recipe.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.