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Greek Horta

Savor the Refreshing Goodness of Greek Horta Today

Discover how to make Greek Horta, a healthy, flavorful dish bursting with fresh greens, garlic, and lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens (spinach, collard, amaranth, dandelion)
For the Aromatics
  • 12 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil can substitute with any light cooking oil
  • 40 grams Red Onion ½ medium-sized, can be substituted with yellow onion
  • 30 grams Green Onion 1 small, minced; can use shallots as substitute
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped, or use garlic powder as alternative
For the Flavor Base
  • 180 grams Ripe Tomato 1 large, grated with skin discarded; canned tomatoes can substitute
  • 2.5 tablespoons Dill minced; can substitute with parsley or oregano
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh; lime juice is a good substitute
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon Zest adds a zingy citrus fragrance; can omit if short on time
  • to taste Feta Cheese optional for creamy, salty addition; omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large sauté pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Greek Horta
  1. Wash your mixed greens thoroughly. Blanch wild greens in boiling water for 3 minutes, then place in an ice bath. Drain and chop the greens into smaller pieces.
  2. Heat 8 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced green onion and chopped garlic to the pan, cooking for an additional minute. Then add the prepared spinach and collard greens, sautéing until wilted for about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the blanched greens, grated tomato, and remaining minced green onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir everything together.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add remaining olive oil, cover the pan, and let it cook gently for about 8 minutes. Add splash of water if greens appear dry.
  6. Finally, add the minced dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to brighten the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve warm with crusty bread or grilled proteins.

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