Sautéed Dandelion with Garlic & Lemon

(Dandelion from French word dent-de-lion, meaning "lion's tooth") 

Dandelions are often considered a pesky weed in Canada and the U.S. However in the Middle East Europe and Asia have greatly benefited for years from the great nutritional value of dandelion as well powerful healing abilities and other health benefits. 

There are many health benefits of dandelion: 
Relief from liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, acne, jaundice, cancer and anemia. It also helps in maintaining bone health, skin care and is a benefit to weight loss programs.

Dandelions also rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It says that 1 cup of raw dandelion greens contains 112% of your daily required intake of vitamin A and 535% of vitamin K.


All parts of the Dandelion are edible: Leaves, root, and flower. Dandelion leaves can be added to salad, soups, stews, juice, smoothies. It also can be dried and stored. Flowers can be made into juice, smoothies, tea or added into many recipes. The root can be made into a coffee substitute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MTpB0dHRTo&t=2s

The root and leaves can be dried, stored and made into tea and coffee.

There are no limits for the use of Dandelion, from skin care, health benefits and food recipes.

Sautéed Dandelion with Garlic & Lemon

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large onion thinly sliced, sauteed until crispy & brown. Set aside for garnich
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 bunches of Dandelion leaves roughly chopped.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste


METHOD

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
Saute garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes if used and dandelion, season with salt and pepper, tossing often, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and toss for about 1 minute. Put into plate cover it with the crispy onion and decorate with lemon wedges.

DANDELION WRAP

vegetarian wrap

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch of fresh Dandelion leaves

I loaf of pita bread 

Black or green olives

1 tomato

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Wash the dandelion and towel dry

Open the loaf of Pita bread

Add dandelion, pitted olives, sliced tomato, salt and pepper and roll.

You can have the tomato inside or aside, as well you can add green onions, cucumbers, olive oil or any of your favorite vegetables, cheese, Labneh (strained yogurt).

Recipe Tips and Notes:
🍲 You can substitute the dandelion with Spinach, Swiss, Khobayzi, Chard or any other greens!

Sahtein! Bon Appetit!

Dandelion root has been used medicinally since ancient times for its various health benefits.