Dandelion Roots

Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 1:53am

Summary

Yield
Prep Time30 minutes
TopicsVegetables

Description

Roots can be roasted plain to make a coffee substitute or powdered cocoa substitute or they may be roasted and eaten, as in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dandelion roots (gather two-year-old roots in the fall)
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 5 clv garlic
  • 1⁄4 c sesame seeds
  • 1 T spicy (hot) sesame oil

Instructions

Wash roots and slice thinly on the diagonal. Cover with water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and sauté in oil for 5 minutes; add the sesame and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes more. Add the spicy sesame oil and serve.