Greek Greens

Directions

1. 1
   Cut away any tough stems from the greens and discard.
2. 2
   Wash the greens thoroughly and cut any very large leaves in half.
3. 3
   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
4. 4
   Add the greens and cook, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the greens are just tender.
5. 5
   Drain leaves in a colander and cool, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract all the water.
6. 6
   Place greens in a baking dish, using a fork to loosen and separate the leaves.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Pour over the greens.
9. 9
   Serve warm or room temperature.