I'm talking about the ones that grow in your yard and you try to get rid of. This is another "who knew" for me. I don't recall seeing dandelions in the grocery store or farmer's market. I haven't looked mind you, but I will. Here are a few reasons why:
Among all foods it is one of the richest sources of vitamin A; among all green vegetables, it's one of the best sources of beta-carotene. It has 535% of the RDA of vitamin K, and 112% of the RDA for vitamin A. In addition to being a good source of vitamin C, calcium, iron, fiber and potassium.
It's been used for centuries to treat hepatitis, kidney and liver disorders such as kidney stones, jaundice and cirrhosis. As a natural diuretic, dandelion supports the entire digestive system and increases urine output, helping flush toxins and excess salt from the kidneys.
Availability could be a problem and the pungent flavor would probably make it one of those love it or hate it items. However, the recipe I found sounds so good with other ingredients that the pungent flavor of the dandelion might fit right in.
Roasted Baby Pears with Herbed Goat Cheese
i love all of the information you put on your blog about nutrition. it's so amazing. that recipe looks delicious. i can't wait to give dandelions a try.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll post if you find a great recipe. Thanks!
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