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Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens)
Simply boiled wild or leafy greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. Humble, healthy, and quintessentially Greek.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Side·Greek·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Greens
- 2 lbs dandelion greens, chicory, or spinach
- Salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil
Boil greens in salted water 10–15 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- 2
Dress
Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.
Nutrition per serving: 120 cal · 3g protein · 8g carbs · 10g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
