Horta (Boiled Greens)

Horta (Boiled Greens)

Updated November 4, 2026

Wild greens boiled and dressed with olive oil and lemon.

Cook time
25 min
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Ingredients

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  • mixed wild greens or spinach
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • lemon juice

Instructions

Blanch the greens
Blanch the greens

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Horta Fritters with Lemon Yogurt

Leftover boiled greens squeezed dry, mixed with feta and chickpea flour, pan-fried into golden crispy patties

You'll need to pick up:

Chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)Feta cheeseEggsOlive oil for fryingGreek yogurtFresh lemon

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Squeeze cold horta thoroughly to remove excess moisture
  2. 2.Chop greens finely and mix with 1/2 cup crumbled feta, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup chickpea flour until bound
  3. 3.Form into 2-inch patties, chill 15 minutes
  4. 4.Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat
  5. 5.Fry patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy at edges
  6. 6.Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and zest for serving sauce
  7. 7.Serve fritters hot with lemon yogurt and extra feta

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