Cook Dandelion Greens

Dandelion greens are high in vitamin A and C and have more iron than spinach. Dandelion greens make a terrific salad and when cooked, are an excellent serving portion of greens. They are simple to prepare.

Ingredients

 * Dandelion leaves
 * Knob of butter or teaspoon virgin olive oil

Steps

 * 1) Wash the leaves to remove any dirt and foreign particles.
 * 2) Put them into a heavy based saucepan.
 * 3) Add the knob of butter or the teaspoon of olive oil.
 * 4) Cook quickly to retain freshness and nutrients.
 * 5) Remove and arrange on plates as a serving of greens.

Tips

 * [[Image:Cooked Greens 3015.jpg|200px|right]]Dandelion greens can also be cooked with other greens for a fabulous and healthy stir-fry. For example, beet greens, mustard greens, zucchini slices and sorrel greens make a great mixture.
 * If desired, substitute the olive oil with walnut oil for a nuttier taste but be sure to cook on low heat and very quickly.
 * If you have young, tender leaves, consider making dandelion salad in place of cooking the leaves.
 * If wished, you can eat dandelion flowers; they are rich in vitamin C. It is better to include them in a salad, however, rather than cook them. They will disintegrate if cooked.
 * As an option, steam the dandelion leaves and serve them with balsamic vinegar. It makes a great tasting, no-fat side dish, retains more of the vitamins, and it's simple.

Warnings

 * Always wash greens to remove dirt and foreign particles.

Things You'll Need

 * Heavy based saucepan
 * Stirring and serving implements

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