Horta (Boiled Greens)
Horta is a traditional Greek dish of wild or cultivated greens, simply boiled and dressed with olive oil and lemon. It's a healthy, refreshing side dish that highlights the natural flavors of fresh greens. This recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, offering a taste of the Mediterranean.
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- Temps total
- 25 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 181 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 1.000 gmixed greens, such as dandelion, mustard, collard, or spinach
- 3 lwater
- 1 ctsea salt
dressing
- 4 csextra virgin olive oil
- 1 ulemon, juiced
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground(opcional)
Estris
tongs · large pot · colander · serving platter
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Thoroughly wash the mixed greens under cold running water, removing any tough stems or discolored leaves.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Multiple rinses may be needed to remove all dirt, especially with wild greens.
- 2
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot and add the sea salt.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the pot is large enough to comfortably hold all the greens.
- 3
Carefully add the washed greens to the boiling water, pushing them down with tongs if necessary to submerge.
Uns 1 min
- 4
Boil the greens for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still have a slight bite.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking time will vary depending on the type of greens; tougher greens like collards will take longer than spinach.
- 5
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the cooked greens from the pot and transfer them to a colander to drain excess water.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Do not squeeze the greens too hard, as this can remove too much moisture and flavor.
- 6
Arrange the drained greens on a serving platter.
Uns 1 min
- 7
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Nota de cuina: The quality of the olive oil really shines through in this simple dish.
- 8
Season with freshly ground black pepper, if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 181,2kcal
- Proteïnes
- 3,6g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 11,4g
- Greixos
- 14,1g
- Fibra
- 4,4g
- Sucre
- 3,2g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover horta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Horta is best served fresh or at room temperature; reheating is not recommended as it can make the greens mushy.
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