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Fresh Sautéed Dandelion Greens with Garlic and Lemon

A simple and flavorful way to enjoy fresh dandelion greens. This recipe combines the slightly bitter greens with garlic, lemon, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh dandelion greens washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon juice of
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Rinse and dry dandelion greens, trim tough stems.
  2. Peel and thinly slice garlic cloves.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  5. Add dandelion greens to the pan, toss to coat.
  6. Sauté until wilted and tender (3-5 minutes), add water if needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over greens, and toss.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dandelion greens can be slightly bitter, so adjust the lemon juice to your taste. For a milder flavor, blanch the greens in boiling water for a minute before sautéing.