Dandelion Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Dandelion Pesto

Ingredients

2 cups dandelion greens

½ cup olive oil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

1 pinch salt to taste

1 pinch red pepper flakes

or to taste

Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place dandelion greens olive oil Parmesan cheese and garlic in a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.

Nutritional Information

Dandelion Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 74.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 0.9g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 735.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 2.6mg 4%

Folate: 2.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 41.4mg 4%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 3.6mg 1%

Potassium: 33.1mg 1%

Sodium: 43.7mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 67.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.