Braised Dandelion Greens

[@carterelise]

I always weed them out of my garden but the more they grow, one day I told mr husband maybe God is trying to tell us something why we cannot get rid of these weeds. Now I just discovered that they are very nutritious. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to make this video. I really appreciate you and all the others who take time to do these videos and thanks to KZbin for the convenience.

[@oldzensoul]

carterelise yes dandelion root tea can rid gout as well

[@MrPlayfulOtter]

I just went out, picked some dandelions, washed them and followed your recipe exactly... they were fabulous! I'm a meat and potatoes guy, but I really enjoyed these. Thank you!

[@stygas]

MrPlayfulOtter try boiling them until softened with salt water. Add olive oil and lemon after straining them. Do not chop them , 😜

[@teemiller7499]

@@stygas this actually sounds delicious

[@mattn2470]

save the nutrient-rich water and use it as veg broth for soup! i never throw that gold away

[@iap16]

Matt N or chill and add to veggie smoothies

[@dragonfly1414]

Matt N does dandelion taste bitter?

[@kaijahzmom]

Dragonfly Yes it does, EXTREMELY bitter!

[@CMZIEBARTH]

@@dreadknought8675 So don't blanch dandelion greens before sautéing them?

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

All greens are also good with a dash of apple cider vinegar.. The vinegar adds vitamins, flavor, minerals and aids digestion.. Don't forget all of the nutrients in that water.. You can use it in soups, stews, sauces, gravies, breads and drink it as a tea..

[@eatwellenjoylife]

+Robin Conkel-hAnnan Brilliant I love it. Thanks for sharing

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

Ingrid DeHart welcome

[@Downeastwaves]

I gasped when she drained them down the sink! Grew up eating loads of them! Always with vinegar!

[@SamStone1964]

@@Downeastwaves All those vitamins and minerals down the drain!

[@eatwellenjoylife]

You don't want to let the flowers bloom, if possible. When you see the buds cut them off, this leave more of the energy to grow nice leaves.

[@brickbybrick4692]

unless you want to use the flowers/buds specifically of course

[@eatwellenjoylife]

@@brickbybrick4692 thank you for reminding us we can eat the flower buds and they are delicious.

[@carltrummer9103]

Thank you very much for this recipe and advices. Have a great day.

[@futurehunter_1]

Thanks Ingrid. I'm cooking my first dandelion greens today.

[@em286]

My ex mom-in-law used to make this. She would also add a splash of vinegar and a half a can of white beans. Sooo tasty!

[@houndjog]

I'm making them now - but I collect the 6 inches and below size of the greens & I sautéed them in 1 Cup of water until they cooked all the water disappears and the greens release their mineral. Then I add olive oil and sautéed them with garlic and salt. Finishing touch --- I rehydrate them with lim juice :)

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Sounds delicious Thanks

[@thaJagman1971]

Yea that is good

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

+houndjog Why do you want to get rid of the minerals.? We need them..

[@houndjog]

Robin Conkel-hAnnan Does not get rid of them - just heats them up!

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

houndjog Guess I misunderstood, sorry..

[@TheObro123]

Great recipe. I like to retain some of the bitterness as it seems to help the gut. I prefer dandelion greens to pretty much any others for sautéed greens. It is also the cheapest at grocery stores as far as I know. I prepare dandelion with oyster mushrooms, garlic, and some sort of meat like sausage or spam. I’m going to use olive oil instead of butter next time. Thanks for the video.

[@SteezyOtis]

Teach this to the poor and homeless and they will never go hungry!

[@stygas]

SteezyOtis that's howgreeks survived WW2 . There are lots of edibles in your yards.

[@atomicradiusatomicradius171]

Actually, they will just be less hungry.😁🤭👍😆

[@sumikolibby9850]

Enjoyed your presentation of the dandelions. Simple and direct. Im going t watch more of your videos Thank you.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks I'll keep making more!

[@ChandanMaddanna]

Ingrid DeHart Ingrid Dehart Hi Ingrid, While Dandelions are great for kidneys, but by throwing away the water after blanching you are throwing literally almost all good stuff ( because they are water soluble ) That's why in our homes, we blanch by themselves in low flame, in their own water before coating and sizzling with seasoned garlic oil etc...So that none of the goodness goes to drain. and dont forget, the bitterness that you are trying to get rid of , "Itself" is the kidney healing component. I am just starting to realize, how accurate traditional recipes are. Hope u change your recipe and adopt this step to have maximum benefit.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

I will have to try them in my juice and smoothie too! Thanks for the tip

[@stanleykubrick8786]

This reminds me of simpler times, when I was a youngster, I'd see an Italian lady in our front yard every year and she would harvest our dandelion leaves. It's taken me decades to learn that something that society considers to be highly undesirable is on the contrary incredibly healthy.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks it warm my heart to hear you say how much joy it brings you🥰

[@ej9404]

Great and healthy recipe. Love it and thank you much for the big help

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Enjoy it!

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thank you for sharing that information. It is great to know. From now on I will save the water.

[@mikestanley91]

Save the water! Make hot it iced tea! Full of antioxidants and vitamins.

[@JodBronson]

YES... They throw out the "bitterness" but that is the secret!

[@jasonhardy1766]

Oh yes, boil the goodness out into the water and throw it away, squeeze to ensure you remove as much goodness as possible, then fry to remove what little may be left, eat and enjoy.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

You can save the water and use in soups. Most people find the dandelions greens too bitter to eat raw or even light sauteed. It's better to enjoy your food even if has fewer nutrients than to eat something you don't like and then never eat it again.

[@OscarHernandez-ot4mx]

Ingrid DeHart its to bitter, so you can eat them at the same with different food as chicken or fish and the "bitter" dissapear! Delicious, thanks for your video!!!

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

Oh yes, a nutrition snob.

[@moviedude22]

She said blanch not boil..

[@achillemazzini5026]

Simple and nutritious sauté ! Add a little lemon juice at the end and it will enhance the taste and the vitamin C content. Thanks for the video,Ingrid.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thank you Peter, great tip about the lemon juice.

[@stephleon29]

I'm so glad you made this video. I love juicing dandelion! Now I have a great recipe to cook them:)

[@michaelscampini1573]

Good easy recipe.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks enjoy it often it's so good for you.

[@lettiekelly5339]

can you cook the dandelion greens in aug and sept?

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes, Lettie, if you can find dandelion greens in your market they are great any time of the year. I just made some the other day.

[@RambunctiousPictures]

A squeeze of lemon juice also helps to offset the bitterness! Cheers!

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes a great idea, thanks.

[@nerissaoden]

Nice instructions! Thanks for sharing!

[@annettefortt9501]

I saw all these dandelions in my garden as I was Spring clearing and googled cooking them. I tried your recipe and added some cherry tomatoes and a tiny bit of balsamic. It was great! I love this volunteer food.

[@mattn2470]

wow... you are from long island.

[@Shaniloka369]

I never tried this greens before. I'm so curious too

[@eatwellenjoylife]

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[@helleborusorientalis7007]

This reminds me of my favorite way to prepare coffee. After brewing, discard black liquid down drain, empty coffee filter contents (grinds) onto plate, place a puff of whipped cream on top and voila! Eat with a fork!

[@neetathomas7625]

Hahahaha u r absolutely right :)

[@Kellystrong24]

Love the sarcasm!

[@ifymichael9615]

Lmao 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 exactly

[@tanmay_6363]

@@neetathomas7625 I have none of these 😥😣

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes some of it does get lost but it take away the bitterness many people don't like. If you don't mind the bitterness you can just saute them briefly.

[@Kai0-888]

Excellent video! Thanks for teaching :)

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks Edward enjoy the greens.

[@ladybug7967]

It’s yummy. If you add lemon juice it will be tasting even better.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes Natalia, thanks that sounds wonderful

[@eatwellenjoylife]

If you have dandellions in your garden let the greens get big. Pick the flowers off before the flower. If you us pesticides on your lawn don't eat them. Does that clear it up a bit

[@MrSbojmck]

looks good, great video.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

thanks perfect for the first day of spring

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Glad you like it. It is delicious. Let me know how you like it.

[@flagmaniaful]

If you boil the greens does it not lose some of its nutrition?

[@kadidraj]

Will all the nutrients be boiled out?

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks for asking. You will loose a few nutrients from boiling but there will be plenty left including lots of fiber. The reason to boil it, is to remove some of the bitterness and make it more digestible. Save the water for soup or add to a smoothie. Happy Cooking!

[@kadidraj]

@@eatwellenjoylife okay!

[@BCBenny]

awesome!!

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks, it's dandelion season now. I love it!

[@Redant1Redant]

5-10 minutes is a "blanche" ?

[@GamesByJDK]

Why are these massive?? The ones in my yard are like 2 inches long.

[@amynguyen5922]

I have seen massive leaves in Mexican grocery stores.

[@JodBronson]

The "bitterness" is what you want. DO NOT boil them down... Sautee them as is!

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Thanks for the feedback, it's a personal preference. Sauteing them is certainly a good option if you like the taste. Either way they are healthy and delicious. Happy Cooking!

[@jqcyclops]

Im confused...These dont look like dandelions that we have....Am I missing something?

[@oldzensoul]

jqcyclops there r a lot of weeds that look like dandelion n are also kin. These do look like the rounded kind but in my state they're usually the toothed kind not these and never that big even when I let them grow. There's also a pain medicine that looks almost identical to what she picked so I don't know

[@jqcyclops]

Let the greens get big,got it...but "Pick the flowers off before the flower'? I dont understand...

[@oldzensoul]

jqcyclops quote certain she meant pick it before they flower because less bitter

[@0pus0ne72]

you're doing it wrong americano, don't throw away the water it's a tea you know. my goodness.

[@RosieTheRiveter07]

I understand the Ghee is a whole lot better than any oil going into the body.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes ghee is wonderful for your digestive system. I highly recommend it. The taste is a little different than the olive oil.

[@misscinrose]

You should drink that water as a tea! 🍶

[@eatwellenjoylife]

Yes maybe add it to a smoothie

[@barbademojon]

where can i get dandelions this big hahahaha what variety is this

[@Mybrotherskeeper]

These greens do not look like dandelion greens.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

But I guarantee they are!

[@Mybrotherskeeper]

@@eatwellenjoylife Okay

[@toolofbordem]

Wow that's a ton of garlic, that should keep the vampires at bay.

[@eatwellenjoylife]

The garlic gets very mellow when cooked. It's really good for you.

[@toolofbordem]

The amount was fine but I just don't like chunks of garlic, just my taste tho, I am going to do this tonight I have some pumpkin flowers I will mince and add for sweet and garlic. I feel there is much more u can do with these as far as cooking, it's like my pumpkins there's so many ways to cook and eat them. I've been looking into indian cooking for cooking leafy things like this.

[@DVines-sz4nn]

🍃✨💥

[@idehart12]

Thanks glad you like it

[@100PercentOS2]

Wow, why are you so nervous lady? Are you on something? Anyhow thanks for the recipe. As big as those dandelion leaves are I say you picked them after they have flowered which explains the bitterness. I always pick my dandelions before they flower. But I also picked the flowers when they bloom which are coated with salted flour and deep fry them.

[@brownears1875]

Decaf

[@oldzensoul]

Those r HUUUUUGE

[@zopound94]

Your very nervous? Your trembling.

[@myfrugalraggylife7104]

Good instructional video but didn't your Mother ever tell you not to eat with your mouth open ?

[@leesa9615]

Didn’t your mother teach you if you nothing good to say, don’t say anything..... That was kind of rude.