Rosemary DeTrolio, Reiki Master teacher
I learned to make peace with those yellow flowers that pop up on the nice green lawn. They aren't weeds unless you say they are. So I say they are a side dish.
Those dandelions are packed full of nutrients, and vitamins A,B,C,D iron, and potassium. Dandelion greens help the liver and can be used in salad, or to make a tea. As for the health benefits, these little powerhouses control blood sugar, blood pressure, clean the liver, and boost the immune system. They are low calorie, too.
25 cal 2 gram protein 5 grams carbs.
People have made tinctures and dandelion wine. Not me.
I dipped the flowers in egg, coated them with bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Fry in olive oil and a pad of butter until browned. And they were delicious! Then again, fry a shoe in bread crumbs and olive oil, and I'll be SOLED. Ha.
I designed this mug.