Easy Dandelion Greens with Garlic Recipe

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Easy Dandelion Greens with Garlic Recipe

Learn how to make the best dandelion greens! Easy Dandelion Greens with Garlic Recipe is slightly bitter and just delicious! A quick Italian side dish recipe that is part of the Mediterranean diet. Perfect paired with grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or on their own with crusty bread!

Prep Time5

Cook Time14

Total Time19

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy dandelion greens recipe with garlic, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

1 saute pan
1 collander

Ingredients

1 pound of dandelion greens
2 Tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
½ teaspoon of red hot pepper flakes optional
1 teaspoon of sea salt
Juice from half a lemon

Instructions

Prep the dandelion greens: Start by trimming about ½ inch off the stems of the dandelion greens. Cut into 3 inch sections, leaving the tops a bit longer.
Wash the greens: Thoroughly wash the dandelion greens in cold water and drain them.
Boil water in a saucepan: In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil (I use 1 teaspoon of salt). Add the greens and cook them uncovered for approximately 8-10 minutes. This will help reduce the bitterness and soften the greens.
Drain: Once cooked, drain the greens well in a collander. Let them cool a bit and gently squeeze out any excess water.
Heat oil: Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
Add in garlic: When the olive oil begins to shimmer, add the sliced garlic and red hot pepper flakes (if using). Don't let the garlic brown as they'll get bitter.
Add in the dandelion greens: Once the garlic becomes aromatic, add the dandelion greens to the pan. Toss the dandelion greens in the olive oil, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Cook until tender: Cook the greens until they reach a tender consistency (approximately 5 minutes). They already are cooked from boiling, so shouldn't take too long to get them more tender in the pan. If you like them mushy, you could cook them even longer.
Serve: Check the stems of the dandelion greens, and when they are tender to the bite, transfer them to a plate. Check the seasoning, and add more salt, to your taste, if you like. Drizzle them with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional).

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