I knew these weren’t collards, but they were on the collard shelf, and I was way too tired to argue. So I told myself, “Caitlin, these are baby collards.”
Got home, read the label, and discovered I had purchased dandelion greens. Not sure how I felt about accidentally purchasing – and eating – dandelion greens. I hear “dandelion greens,” and I think, “You mean, the weed?”
But you know what? It’s a pretty tasty weed. Excuse me… I mean green. Fun fact: Dandelion greens contain loads of vitamins (specifically A, C, and K) and are sources of calcium, potassium, iron and manganese.
Bush’s BBQ beans
Roasted potatoes and carrots
Steamed dandelion greens (prepared like so)
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Well despite eating weeds, it sure looks tasty!
I love that Operation Beautiful note
Agreed – that note was just what I needed today!
Dandelion root/greens are excellent for your liver and kidneys. Yum
I’ve been wanting to try dandy greens….now I REALLY do!!
I’ve only tried dandelion greens once but I was a fan!
I was giving serious thought to foraging my own dandelion greens this summer, but I never got around to it.
I’ve seen dandelion weeds at the grocery store and felt the same way as you! I also have so many growing in my backyard I feel silly to pay for them! So far, you’re braver than me, as I’ve never tried them.
How did they taste?
LOVE that note!!
I’ve totally bought the ‘wrong’ green before because it was in the wrong place. Hah.
Matt once… Harvested…. Said weed from the side of Sharon Rd West and ate them for dinner!
Right near where I grew up
Did you find the dandelion greens bitter? The one time I ate them, they were too bitter for me to finish. But it could be that I’m just too sensitive to bitter?
v bitter!
They are a bitter green!
I don’t even care if it is grass..as long as it looks good like above…heehehehhe…n I love that note so much. I’ll make one on my own today!
I’ve never had dandelion… but you almost make me a believer. Served up with those baked beans, it doesn’t look too bad
dandelion greens are becoming more popular in stores. I’ve been slowly cultivating a front yard full of them, much tot he bane of my neighbors, so that I’ll have plenty to eat come next spring. That, or I’m just too lazy to weed!
I’m a wuss about my greens… I haven’t tried kale, collard greens, or anything! Sad but true… I need to put my big girl panties on and branch out!
I use dandelion greens in this bread salad recipe I found from Smitten Kitchen. To veggie-fy it, just use veggie broth in place of chicken broth and don’t toss it with chicken pan juices at the end (maybe up the dressing to make up the difference if it looks dry, but I think the drippings make it too juicy anyway)
http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/12/zuni-cafe-roast-chicken-bread-salad/
Dandelion flowers are actually good too…people eat them in salads. I’ve only tried a few in the backyard and they aren’t too bad.
Caitlin,
This news anchor went to my college and has gone viral from an on-air reaction to a viewer’s email about her weight. She was on the Today Show this morning. What do you think about it? I thought it sort of tied into your mission with Operation Beautiful.
http://www.upworthy.com/bully-calls-news-anchor-fat-news-anchor-destroys-him-on-live-tv?g=2&c=bm1
Your roasted potatos always look so good! I <3 Operation Beautiful. You rock
Ask your husband about dandelion greens, I’m sure he’d be on board. In fact I’m surprised you don’t eat more herbs/medicinal plants like dandelion greens!