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Horta - Greek Boiled Greens With Lemon

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Boiled Greens with Lemon, Horta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Eva

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs dandelion greens or kale, amaranth greens or chard
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash the greens in a large bowl with water. Dunk the greens, the shake them so the dirt goes to the bottom of the bowl. Spin dry and repeat until all dirt/sand is removed.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the greens and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the greens until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Drain the greens, season with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Toss to coat and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 23046IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 434mg | Iron: 7mg