Greek Boiled Greens with Lemon Oil
Horta is Greece's simplest dinner — tender boiled greens dressed with nothing but olive oil and lemon. Earthy, bright, and ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Add greens in batches, pushing them under water as they wilt. Total cook time ~5 minutes until very tender.
Step 3
Drain in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess water without crushing the greens.
Step 4
Warm olive oil with minced garlic in a small pan over low heat for 90 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.
Step 5
Transfer drained greens to a serving bowl, pour garlic oil and lemon juice over the top.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper, toss once, and serve warm or room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- serving bowl
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