Dandelion Greens with a Kick Recipe

Dandelion Greens with a Kick Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound dandelion greens, torn into 4-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  1. Soak dandelion greens in a large bowl of cold water with 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook greens until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and red pepper flakes until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Increase heat to medium-high and add dandelion greens. Continue to cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Sprinkle greens with Parmesan cheese to serve.