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Horta (Greek Greens with Lemon)

Horta: tender boiled greens dressed simply with olive oil, lemon and salt. A daily Greek side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg mixed greens (dandelion chard, spinach or kale), washed
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Trim any tough stems from the greens.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  3. Add the greens and cook for 3–8 minutes depending on type, until tender.
  4. Drain well and let steam dry for a few minutes.
  5. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Cook tougher greens first and add delicate ones like spinach for the last minute.