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Dandelion Greens can be eaten raw, sautéed in olive oil with a little onion and garlic, or cooked with a vinegar-sugar dressing. Shown here with Molasses Honey Vinaigrette.
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Dandelion Greens Recipe

Dandelions are a bitter green plant that grows abundantly. Pick them when they are small. Lots of Vitamin K for you!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: dandelion greens recipe, Sauteed Bitter Greens
Servings: 2
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Kathy Owen

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Dandelion greens picked when small and thoroughly washed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Steam the dandelion greens over boiling water for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over mediium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté until the onions arre transparent (5 minutes or so).
  • Add the minced garlic. Stir.
  • Add the steamed dandelion greens and continue cooking for 10 minutes or so.
  • Optional: Stir in about ¼ cup Molasses Honey Vinaigrette.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Note: If your dandelion greens are large, cut them in thin strips (Chiffonade) before steaming them or they will be tough.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11178IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4mg