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Zelje (Blitva) – Silverbeet with potato and Garlic

A simple and nourishing Mediterranean staple, especially loved in Dalmatia and Montenegro. It’s one of my favourite dishes to make during a fast or after a big celebration. Light, refreshing, and beautifully wholesome.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Description

It is a humble but absolutely delicious mix of potatoes and leafy greens—usually silverbeet or spinach—and traditionally served alongside fish.

Ingredients
  • 3 potatoes, (peeled and cut into small cubes)
  • 1 bunch silverbeet (Swiss chard, spinach or any leafy greens) (white part finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper (a lot)
  • Salt, to taste (this dish likes seasoning)
  • 1/2 Juice lemon
Instructions
  1. 1
    Put potatoes in cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until starting to soften.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped silverbeet stems and cook until tender.
  3. 3
    Add the leaves (also chopped) , submerge, cook 5 minutes, then strain.
  4. 4
    While warm, mix in garlic, olive oil, plenty of pepper, salt to taste, and lemon juice.
  5. 5
    Adjust seasoning and enjoy warm or chilled.
Keywords: zelje, silverbeet, biltva, traditional, mediterranean, simple and easy, blue zone
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Snezana
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Snezana, a food blogger and recipe developer. I live in Australia with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.