Horta Vrasta (Greek Boiled Leafy Greens)
Boiled Leafy Greens or Horta Vrasta in Greek are a staple in Greek cuisine and a popular side dish. This simple to make recipe is served dressed with good olive oil and lemon juice for a healthy, nutritious dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs wild leafy greens (e.g. dandelion greens, curly endive, amaranth leaves, chicory)
- salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or more). Use to taste.
- 1 lemon juiced (use as much as desired)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt.
- Meanwhile, fill a large bowl (or a clean sink) with water and wash your leafy greens. Change out the water and continue to submerge the leafy greens to loosen up any dirt that may be in the leaves. Do this until the water is clear. Trim any thick stems from the leafy greens.
- Add the leafy greens to the pot of boiling water and lower heat to medium. Boil the leafy greens for about 20 minutes or until the stems are tender. As they boil, stir them a couple of times to ensure they are all submerged.
- Drain the water and transfer the horta to a bowl.
- Drizzle the horta with olive oil and as much lemon juice as desired. Salt to taste.
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Nutrition
Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12972IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
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