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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 25 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Helppo
- Annosta kohti
- 181 kcal
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
Ainesosat
- 1 000 gmixed greens, such as dandelion, mustard, collard, or spinach
- 3 lwater
- 1 tlsea salt
dressing
- 4 rklextra virgin olive oil
- 1 kpllemon, juiced
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground(valinnainen)
Välineet
tongs · large pot · colander · serving platter
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
Thoroughly wash the mixed greens under cold running water, removing any tough stems or discolored leaves.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
- 4
Boil the greens for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still have a slight bite.
Noin 7 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
- 7
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 181,2kcal
- Proteiini
- 3,6g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 11,4g
- Rasva
- 14,1g
- Kuitu
- 4,4g
- Sokeri
- 3,2g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
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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