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Horta Recipe (Traditional Greek Boiled Greens) Recipe

Horta Recipe (Traditional Greek Boiled Greens) Recipe
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Enjoy a taste of Greece with this traditional Horta recipe featuring a vibrant mix of boiled wild greens dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. A healthy and authentic dish that perfectly embodies the Mediterranean diet.

Ingredients

For the Greens:

  • 2 lbs mixed horta (dandelion, amaranth, sorrel, Swiss chard, or kale)
  • 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)

For Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon

Optional Additions:

  • 1 onion or leek, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 Tbsp milk (for feta sauce)
  • 1 grated tomato (variation)

Instructions

  1. Clean Greens: Rinse greens thoroughly and trim stems.

    2. Boil Greens: In salted boiling water, cook 5–10 minutes until tender but bright. Drain well.

  2. Optional Aromatics: Sauté onion or leek in olive oil, add greens and dill, toss to combine.
  3. Optional Feta Sauce: Melt feta with milk over low heat, stirring until creamy.
  4. Serve: Arrange greens on platter. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon over, and add feta sauce or tomato if desired.

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