Dandelion greens refer to the leaves of the dandelion plant.
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According to Tracy Russell, over at Incredible Smoothies, the health benefits
of dandelion greens include high amounts of calcium, iron, other minerals, vitamins, protein, and antioxidants.
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons harissa 3 ounces greens, such
as dandelion greens 1/2 cup pitted oil - cured black olives, roughly chopped 1 large shallot thinly sliced
1 cup cannellini beans, soaked overnight 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp Ancient Organics Ghee 1 large
bunch dandelion greens 1/2 pint sungold cherry tomatoes, sliced lengthwise salt and pepper to taste extra virgin olive oil
I also
like dandelion greens on my salads with tons of lime and avocado, which seems to take an edge off the bitterness.
When using
dandelion greens in green smoothie recipes, try blending them with fruits such as bananas, pineapple or strawberries to combat the bitterness some greens have.
FYI, the recipes here purposefully casual, giving you the gist of how to
use dandelion greens for each preparation listed.
Both they and ABC Rhubarb have
fresh dandelion greens as well, which make a tart and nutritious soup or salad.
This wrap is filled with the following: Barbecue Tempeh Slabs Grilled Vegetables
Sautéed Dandelion Greens Wild Rice Blend: 1/2 cup Basmati rice, 1/4 black rice, 1/4 red rice, cooked in 2 1/4 cups water for 45 minutes.
Try
eating dandelion greens (every day) and watch your urine output go up — without the risk associated with pharmaceutical diuretics.
Detox Green Smoothie Recipe 1 1 apple 4 strawberries 2 - 3
cups dandelion greens and / or kale 1 cup water (more as needed — and coconut water is wonderful to use here as well) 1 chunk fresh ginger
I owe this gorgeous looking, refreshing tasting, nutrient dense, and deliciously tasty
Dandelion Greens Smoothie to Dr. Whitney Bowe.
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For holiday gatherings and potlucks, this red cabbage and
dandelion greens slaw will brighten up your table.
i have actually been thinking of picking
dandelion greens from the side of the road and eating them... can you do that?
Heidi recommends using any green that looks tender and fresh so if you can't
get dandelion greens then don't worry.
I've also been
finding dandelion greens in abundance lately too — a beneficial bitter spring green that I recommend for cleansing your digestive system and detoxing your body.
Young, unsprayed
dandelion greens also work really well in this recipe giving a nice lemony flavor to the salad.
1 1/2 c frozen blue berries 1
c dandelion greens 1 small beet and greens 1 piece kombu or other seaweed 1 c hemp milk 1/4 cup coconut cream
Grilled Brie, Fig Jam, and
Dandelion Greens Sandwiches are more distinctive than the average grilled cheese sandwiches that you'd serve...
List of good vegetables... Kale Zucchini Broccoli Flowerets Green Beans Lettuces Bok Choy Alfalfa
Sprouts Dandelion Greens Spinach Celery
Here, I've used a handful of
baby Dandelion Greens, Stinging Nettles & Chickweed straight from my wild edibles garden, still thriving the near freezing temps of November (a testament to how powerful they are).
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Ingredients: For the Salad: 4 cups chickpeas, precooked (either by you or canned) and rinsed 2 cobs worth of corn removed from the cob 1 bunch scallions, diced 2 small red onions, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped fresh
dandelion greens Southwest dressing: 1/2 cup sour cream southwest spice rub, however much you want juice of one lime 1 chipotle chile (diced) & a couple spoons of adobo sauce a couple small spoons of mustard
Black Barley, Purslane, and Watermelon Salad Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and
Purslane Dandelion Greens with Ramps, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Spinach and Violet Salad with Blue Cheese Spinach and Blood Orange Salad with Violets Pan Crisped Greens with Eggs and Sweet Potato Spring Vegetable Curry with Ramp Cilantro Chutney Violet jelly
I like to use fresh or frozen wheat grass, parsley, or
dandelion greens which are much easier to digest and contain lots of antioxidants.
As to prebiotics, I can pull high -
nutrition dandelion greens out of my yard, or use jerusalem artichokes («sunchokes»), jicama, and other more nutritious prebiotic - containing foods.