Things You'll Need:
- Dandelion greens
- Bucket
- Saute' Pan
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
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Step 1
Harvest dandelions in a natural setting, such as a field. This is a way to avoid pest control exposure. On the other hand, sow seeds in a garden setting in your yard.
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Step 2
Pick greens is in the morning when the sun is not as strong. Greens tend to wilt if the sun is too intense. Select a clump with new leaves, you want to harvest before there are flower buds. Tender spring green leaves are sweet, older leaves are bitter.
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Step 3
Thoroughly wash the dandelion greens with cool water, remove all brown leaves.
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Step 4
Dandelion Greens recipe servers four:
Place your sauté pan on the burner and turn the heat to medium high.
Add 1 ounce of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, when the oil is hot, add your 4 cups of dandelion greens. Next, add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic.
Cook at medium high until leaves wilt. Add kosher salt & pepper to taste.
Comments
naturalpath said
on 4/13/2009 Great article. Dandelions are so healthy.
ellischristina said
on 4/12/2009 I have had them in a salad but never cooked. Thanks for the new recipe. 5*s
LorilynFarms said
on 1/27/2009 Dandelions greens make a great cold salad too! I'm going to try this warm recipe, cause I sat in front of the 'puter screen for hours eating a giant bag of salted pumpkin seeds.
patti80 said
on 1/1/2009 Dandelion greens are so good for you. Thanks!
georgelarson said
on 1/1/2009 I did not know you could do anything except pull dandelions. Thanks for sharing your information.