SAUTEED DANDELIONS

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I was SO excited to find fresh dandelions at my farmers market today. If you can get your hands on some, this is a delicious way to cook them! The greens are the dandelion stems.

Provided by Kiwiwife

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches greens, washed well
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut stems and soak greens in sink full of water. Agiate, drain and repeat to make sure all sand is removed. Chop roughly.
  • Place in salted boiling water and blanch for 4-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add oil in fry pan on medium heat add garlic and onion and red pepper flakes and heat till onions are soft and garlic fragrant.
  • Add blanched stems to oil and toss. Saute until tender, 10 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1

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