Try tossing some fresh, washed leaves into a salad.
To take the edge off the bitterness, you can also cook them, Geib says. Soak the leaves in cold, salted water for 10 or 15 minutes, then cook them in boiling water until tender (no more than five minutes). Finish by sautéing the boiled greens with some olive oil, onion or garlic. Top with Parmesan cheese.įlowers: Dandelions’ sunny blossoms give color to a salad. Use them fresh or dried to make dandelion tea - or brew dandelion wine. (Dandelion-infused oil can also be used to make a salve that’s great for muscle aches.) You can try infusing them into oil or vinegar, too, Geib suggests. Roots: Roasted dandelion roots are used in a tasty drink similar to coffee. You can find dandelion-based coffee substitutes at health food stores.Ĭheck out this video below for another great function of Dandelion: Skin Care. In this video you’ll find a step by step tutorial on how to make a skin nourishing, dandelion infused oil.
