Braised Dandelion Greens Recipe

Name: Braised Dandelion Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise and most of skin discarded; 2 ancho chiles, broken and seeds discarded; 3 guajillo chilesstemmed, seeded and broken into pieces; 1 pound dandelion greens, thick ends trimmed and leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick strips; 5 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; One 4-inch piece of pecorino rind, plus shavings, for garnish; Salt; 12 grilled baguette slices; 1 whole lemon

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise and most of skin discarded
2 ancho chiles, broken and seeds discarded
3 guajillo chilesstemmed, seeded and broken into pieces
1 pound dandelion greens, thick ends trimmed and leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick strips
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
One 4-inch piece of pecorino rind, plus shavings, for garnish
Salt
12 grilled baguette slices
1 whole lemon

1
In a large pot, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes.
3
Add the chiles and cook until sizzling, 1 minute.
4
Add the dandelion greens and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 minute.
5
Add the stock and pecorino rind and bring to a boil.
6
Simmer over low heat until the greens are very tender, about 1 hour.
7
Season with salt.
8
Rub the grilled bread with the lemon.
9
Place a baguette slice in each of 6 bowls.
10
Ladle in the greens and broth, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with pecorino.
11
Serve with the remaining toasts.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise and most of skin discarded, 2 ancho chiles, broken and seeds discarded, and more.

Yes, Braised Dandelion Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Dandelion Greens

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Variations & substitutions

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