Simple Dandelion Greens
A quick, savory dish that pairs beautifully with various meals, highlighting the unique flavor of dandelion greens.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic slivered
- 1 to 3 small chiles such as Thai or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound dandelion greens washed
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- to taste lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the dandelion greens and set them in a large bowl of ice water. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes before draining.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chiles, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the dandelion greens to the pan, stirring until they wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then finish with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use this as a model recipe and feel free to experiment with flavors.