Horta Vrasta Recipe 🌱🍋

[Ruth_]

Looking for a nutritious side that’s packed with Mediterranean goodness? Horta Vrasta, or boiled greens, is a Greek staple that’s incredibly simple, healthy, and delicious with just a touch of olive oil and lemon. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal!

*Ingredients:*
- 1 lb dandelion greens (or substitute with spinach, Swiss chard, or collard greens)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste

*Instructions:*
1. Rinse the greens thoroughly to remove any grit.
2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and then add the greens.
3. Boil for about 10–15 minutes until tender but still vibrant in color.
4. Drain well and place the greens on a serving plate.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.

*Tip:* Enjoy warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget some crusty bread to soak up the lemony, olive oil goodness!

 

[lizasoberan]

Looking for a nutritious side that’s packed with Mediterranean goodness? Horta Vrasta, or boiled greens, is a Greek staple that’s incredibly simple, healthy, and delicious with just a touch of olive oil and lemon. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal!

*Ingredients:*
- 1 lb dandelion greens (or substitute with spinach, Swiss chard, or collard greens)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste

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*Instructions:*
1. Rinse the greens thoroughly to remove any grit.
2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and then add the greens.
3. Boil for about 10–15 minutes until tender but still vibrant in color.
4. Drain well and place the greens on a serving plate.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.

*Tip:* Enjoy warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget some crusty bread to soak up the lemony, olive oil goodness!

Hey guys! I think horta vrasta is such a fresh and healthy dish! It’s perfect with a squeeze of lemon, though I love adding some olive oil too!