Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon)
Wild greens boiled tender and dressed simply in olive oil and lemon. The purest Greek side — barely any salt.
Ingredients
- 500 g Swiss chard
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Lemon
- ⅓ tsp Salt
- 1 clove Garlic (optional)
Method
- Wash the greens and trim any tough stems.
- Boil the greens in plenty of water until tender, 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Dress the warm greens with olive oil, lots of lemon, the crushed garlic, and the salt.
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About Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon)
Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon) is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon)?
A serving has about 150 calories — 2.4g protein, 5.9g carbs, 14.1g fat, 2.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon) take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 6 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Horta Vrasta (Boiled Greens with Lemon) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.