Horta
INGREDIENTS
4 Bunches of Dandelions (they shrink in boiling water)
Kefi L!fe EVOO
Lemon
Salt & Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Take the Horta and cut the stems. Place greens in clean, cold water and soak for 10 minutes to remove dirt, sand, and residue.
Take from water and put in fresh pot of boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes. Cook to soft/firm but not soggy.
Drain immediately as to not darken the color of Horta.
Place Horta on a platter and drizzle Kefi L!fe extra virgin olive oil over it. Squeeze lemon and add salt and pepper, all to taste.
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Xorta can be eaten as a side or a meal. These greens have innumerable health benefits, characteristic of traditional Greek nutrition and an they are an enriching addition to the Mediterranean diet.
A little known fact is that the ancient mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras, ate Horta regularly.
“There is no substitute for a diet rich in leafy greens.” – Sergei Boutenko