Horta me Avga
Greens with Fried Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple yet nourishing dish combining tender, earthy boiled wild greens (such as dandelion, chicory, or mustard greens) sautéed lightly or served alongside perfectly fried eggs. Drizzled with ample olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Key ingredients
Wild greens (horta), eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Specify 'fried' eggs (or 'scrambled' if preferred) and ensure no added sugar or high-carb ingredients are used with the greens or eggs. Ask for generous olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Horta me Avga, παρακαλώ. Τα αυγά τηγανητά. Όχι ζάχαρη ή υλικά με πολλούς υδατάνθρακες. Γενναίο ελαιόλαδο.
Horta me Avga, please. I'd like fried eggs. No added sugar or high-carb ingredients with the greens or eggs. Generous olive oil.
Watch out for
Minimal risks. Ensure no flour is used for frying eggs (unlikely but possible). Some might add non-keto vegetables.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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