Sauteed Beet Greens with Garlic and Bacon

• 1 large bunch beet greens
• 3 slices bacon
• 3 cloves garlic
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne or other chili pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

1. Wash and cut beet greens into about 2 inch (5 cm) pieces.
2. Separate the tougher ribs from the softer leaves.
3. Thinly slice the garlic and roughly chop bacon into smaller pieces.
4. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan.
5. Saute the bacon in the oil for 1-2 minutes then add sliced garlic.
6. Saute until bacon begins to brown.
7. Add the ribs of the beet greens and saute for about 3 minutes until a little softened.
8. Add the rest of the greens with a few pinches of salt.
9. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all greens are wilted and soft.
10. Sprinkle in the cayenne pepper and stir.
11. Done!
12. (Add a little water if needed during cooking if the pan gets too dry.)

beet greens, bacon, garlic, salt, cayenne, olive oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/253933-sauteed-beet-greens-with-garlic-and-bacon (may not work)