Description
A delicious sautéed dish featuring dandelion greens, garlic, and chili pepper, enhanced with olive oil and a splash of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dandelion greens
- to taste Salt
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (lightly crushed)
- 1/2 fresh chili pepper (minced; or a pinch of crushed red pepper)
- to taste Freshly squeezed lemon juice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the greens. Wash the dandelion greens thoroughly, making sure all dirt and grit has been removed. Once cleaned, cut the leaves crosswise into 3-inch lengths.
- Blanch the greens. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. This will help enhance the greens’ flavor. When the water is boiling, add the greens by the handful, stirring them around to submerge them completely. Once the water returns to a boil, cook the greens for about 5 minutes, until they are wilted and their stems just tender. Using tongs or a large skimmer, transfer the greens to a bowl.
- Sauté the garlic. Add 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to a wide, shallow sauté pan or skillet and drop in the crushed garlic cloves; add one for mild garlic flavor, two for more robust. Set the pan on medium-low heat and add the chili pepper. Cook, pressing down on the garlic cloves to release their flavor, until the garlic is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the greens. Add the blanched greens to the pan and stir to coat them with oil. Cook on medium, allowing the greens to sizzle lightly, until they are silky and tender, but not overcooked. Season to taste with salt.
- Finish and serve. Transfer the greens to a bowl. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on top, if you like, and drizzle with a thread of good olive oil. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature, making it versatile for any occasion.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and chili pepper based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg