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Dandelion 01

A home-style Dandelion 01 made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Pressed Or Minced, and Fresh Lemon Or Lime Juice. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup
• 3 clove
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Remove the dandelion leaves from the midribs and tear or chop the leaves into pieces about 3/4 inch long Scrub the potatoes.

2. 2

   If less than 2: in diameter, slice them 1/8 " thick, half again larger potatoes.

3. 3

   Place in pot, cover with water and lightly salt.

4. 4

   Bring to a coil and cook until crisp tender(another option is to steam them) remove from heat but cover to keep warm.

5. 5

   Mix the olive oil, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl with a fork.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper and blend well.

7. 7

   Pour about 2 T. of mixture including some bits of garlic into a sauce pan.

8. 8

   Heat over medium heat and ADD the midrib pieces.

9. 9

   Cook and stir about 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the leaves and stir for a minute longer.

11. 11

    Season with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    The ribs should be COOKED but still crisp..the leaves will wilt.

13. 13

    Transfer the greens to a bowl and cover with the hot potatoes. Add lemon juice and remaining oil mixture and toss with the olives.

14. 14

    Check seasonings.