DANDELION PESTO
Yes, the notorious dandelion, or taraxacum officinale has long been a nutritious supplement to salads, stir-frys, soups, condiments, and medicinally. Dent-de-Lion or Teeth of the Lion as the French say, is a plant worthy of respect being off the charts in vitamins A,B,C,D, potassium and other minerals. Below is a hearty pesto that will be the talk of the dinner party. So if you are feeling adventurous give it a try, you will not be disappointed. NOTE: Only harvest from organic gardens or untreated lawns.
Provided by TheUrbanAbo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place dandelion greens, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 43.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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Md Junu Miah
[email protected]I've made this pesto a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and versatile. I love using it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.
Roger DJ EZD Defreese
[email protected]Not a fan.
Muwonge Joram
[email protected]This pesto was a great way to use up some of the dandelion greens I had in my garden. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great on pasta.
Fiona Chipereka
[email protected]Meh.
Sandile Zibani
[email protected]This dandelion pesto was a bit too bitter for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try adding a little honey or maple syrup to balance out the bitterness next time.
Razi Khan
[email protected]Would definitely recommend!
Md Santo
[email protected]I love finding new ways to use dandelions, and this pesto is a great one. It's light and flavorful, and it goes great with grilled chicken or fish.
Fletcher Herbert
[email protected]Yum!
Kritiyan Lowa
[email protected]This pesto was easy to make and added a nice pop of color to my dish. I'll be experimenting with different herbs and nuts in the future.
Rm Rupom
[email protected]Not bad!
Zahid Lucas Bonilla
[email protected]I was skeptical about using dandelions in a pesto, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Harlie Venstra
[email protected]The dandelion pesto turned out great! It had a slightly bitter taste, which I really enjoyed.
Larry Lanckriet
[email protected]This dandelion pesto was a delightful surprise! I had never used dandelions in cooking before, but the result was a vibrant, flavorful pesto that added a unique twist to my pasta dish.