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Horta Vrasta — Greek Wild Greens

Horta is one of the pillars of the Mediterranean diet and Greek longevity — simply blanched wild greens, dressed with olive oil and lemon.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs mixed bitter greens (dandelion greens chicory, rainbow chard, kale, or mustard greens)
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1-2 lemons
  • Sea salt
  • Optional: 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced, sauteed in oil first

Instructions

  • Wash greens thoroughly. Remove any very tough stems from kale or chard.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add greens and blanch 4-6 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  • Drain well in a colander. Let cool slightly, then squeeze out excess water with your hands.
  • Arrange on a plate. Drizzle generously with olive oil and squeeze plenty of lemon over the top.
  • Season with sea salt. If using garlic, saute sliced garlic in olive oil until golden and pour over the greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3.5g
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