Horta (Greek Dandelion Greens)
Horta (Greek Dandelion Greens)

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Horta Vrasta - Greek-style dandelion greens boiled and dressed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Today's recipe is horta vrasta (HOR-tah vra-STAH), which means "boiled greens" in Greek. You can use different leafy greens like dandelions or chard, but the more popular choice in.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have horta (greek dandelion greens) using 4 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Horta (Greek Dandelion Greens):
  1. Make ready 1 1/2 lemon, juice
  2. Make ready 4 tbsp olive oil
  3. Take 1 sea salt (as desired)
  4. Take 4 bunch dandelion greens

They also eat farmed summer horta called vlita in Greek, which is sold here in Asian supermarkets under the name amaranth or Chinese greens - they're easy to spot as they have. Historically, Greeks strained the yogurt to reduce its water content and prevent spoilage. But straining Greek yogurt also reduces its lactose content and Summary: Horta vrasta is a dish of boiled greens. They are traditionally made with wild greens that are high in antioxidants.

Instructions to make Horta (Greek Dandelion Greens):
    1. Trim and wash greens thoroughly. Soak in bowl to remove sand/dirt (about three times till there is no more dirt remaining in bowl).
  2. Fill pot half way with water, lightly salt and bring to boil. Add greens and let simmer with lid of pot slightly ajar till tender
  3. Once ready remove from pot and drain water. Drizzle with oil and lemon. Can be served immediately or at room temperature as a salad

This dish is rich in vitamin K. A nice mix of green beans, onion, and tomatoes simmered until soft and delicious! Just like Ya Ya used to make! My husband is Greek and adding the Oregano makes it more like the green beans we have been served at Greek restaurants weddings etc. How to say dandelion in Greek.

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