Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Greens With Zucchini

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This recipe tastes best when using only the freshest greens and zucchini. It is typically served throughout Greece when all the ingredients are in season.

Greek Style Stewed Greens With Zucchini (Horta Kolokythia Vrasta) Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 recipe ladothemono
• 2 pounds mixed greens, such as spinach, Swiss chard, kale, chicory, dandekions, etc
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 pound small zucchini
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano

How to Make Stewed Greens With Zucchini:

Prepare the ladolemono according to the instructions in the recipe. Set aside.

Rinse the greens in a colander and add them to a large pot. Add the water, cover the pot, and set the heat on the burner to low. Cook them about four minutes, tossing them once about halfway through. Transfer to a serving bowl when done.

While the greens cook, add the zucchini to a pot of boiling water and cook them uncovered in the pan until tender. This should take about 5 minutes. Drain the zucchini and transfer it to a serving bowl.

Sprinkle the tomato on top of the other ingredients. Pour the prepared ladolemono over the mixture, and then garnish with the oregano.

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