How to Cook Fresh Dandelion Root
Dandelions, those persistent little flowers that seem to resist all efforts of some homeowners to rid them from their lawn, are actually a favored plant among many herbalists. Dandelion is a very good source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and D, and also provides important minerals like iron, potassium, and zinc. The cooked root of the dandelion has traditionally been used as an antiviral agent, and to treat a number of digestive conditions. You can even incorporate it into your morning coffee with this recipe. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cast iron pan
- Dried dandelion roots
- Jars and lids
- Coffee beans
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee brewer
Instructions
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Place a large skillet in an oven set to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes.
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Cut up the dried dandelion root into small pieces and place it in the hot skillet in the oven.
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Open the oven every one to two minutes and turn the roots over to cook them evenly.
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Remove the roots from the oven when they have been roasted to a dark brown color.
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Spread the roots out on paper towels so that they are not stacked or overlapping, and allow them to cool and dry. After cooling, they can be used immediately or stored in airtight jars for later use.
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Combine three parts coffee beans with one part dandelion root and grind as you normally would for coffee. You can increase the percentage of dandelion as you grow accustomed to the taste.
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Brew your coffee with the same amount of water you would normally use for the amount of ground coffee/root.
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