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Dandelion Recipes Dandelion greens are the most versatile part of the plant for cooking. Even though some people believe they can only be gathered and used in cooking before they flower, I enjoy them as long as they are growing. Simply gather, wash, and chop into small bits to add flavor to sandwich spreads such as hummus and tuna fish. Dandelion leaves fresh or dried add a wild flavor to a baked potato or summer potato salad. Quiche, pizza dough, meat balls, and lasagna are brought to life with chopped bits of this versatile green. Use your imagination. The possibilities are endless.
Dandelion flower biscuits with tuna and dandelion greens
Black bean soup topped with dandelion petals and Dandelion flower biscuits Dandelion pesto: Blend in a food processer or blender until smooth: 1 cup of fresh dandelion greens, 1 cup of fresh parsley, and 1 cup of fresh Oregano leaves, 1/2 c. olive oil, 1/2 c. pine nuts or green pumpkin seeds, 3 cloves fresh chopped garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional). Yummy on bread or tossed with your favorite pasta. Dandelion Vinegar: Watch video 2 and replace the vodka with vinegar. For a milder vinegar snip the greens into a jar. Fill 3/4 of the way with dandelion leaves then top off with apple cider vinegar. Close the jar with a plastic lid and let sit in a warm place for 1 month.
Dandelion Vegy Burgers: Mix together in order listed 1/4 c. spelt flour, 1/4 cup corn flour, 1/4 cup cooked rice, 2 tbls. flax seeds ground, 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, 1/2 c. chopped and dried dandelion greens, 1/4 c. chopped sweet onion, 1/4 c. milk. Form into patties and fry in oil until golden brown. You can add tuna or salmon for extra protein. |
Dandelion
Flower Biscuits/aka Dandy Dog Biscuits: Blend together 1 3/4 c. gluten free flour , 2 tsp.
baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt. Mix in 2 Tbls. butter with your hands until the
dough is crumbly. Blend in 1/4 c. dandelion petals (or greens for more
flavor) and 2 cloves of chopped garlic. Add 3/4 c. milk and 2 Tbls. agave
nectar. Stir until it holds together well. Form into a ball then place on a
rolling surface ( I like the Tupperware rollup mat) dusted with corn flour.
Roll to about 1/4" thick with a rolling pin. Cut shapes with a glass or
biscuit cutter. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes. Brush with olive oil for
the last minute. Enjoy. Sasha, my Siberian husky loves them as a treat.
Dandelion cocktail: Juice a
handful of Dandelion greens, 3 celery stalks, and 6 Carrots. Make variations
with the fresh fruits and vegetables that you have on hand. Support your
local Farmer's market and exchange with neighbors.