Grammie Bea's Dandelion Greens Recipe

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Grammie Bea's Dandelion Greens
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Directions:

  1. Pick 2 lg. brown bags full of dandelions, or buy 3 lbs., as they shrink a lot during cooking.
  2. Wash dandelions well 2-3 times in changes of water, to remove bugs and dirt. Inspect leaves and stems as you go, to make sure they.
  3. Arent wilted or rotted or anything, and break off any that are.
  4. Add about 6 of water to a lg. pot.
  5. Add cut up pieces of salt pork into the water.
  6. Once washed well, add the greens to the pot.
  7. Add 1 teaspoons salt. on top of the greens.
  8. Cook on high until water comes to a boil, then turn down to medium heat.
  9. Let greens cook, until reduced, and tender.
  10. Make sure salt pork is cooked through, at least 45-50 minutes.
  11. Drain well, and serve with butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  12. Note: Preparation time varies, depending on how dirty the dandelions are and how well you clean them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 153.06 Kcal (641 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.4g 5%
Sodium 839.87mg 35%
Potassium 1350.42mg 29%
Total Carbs 30.61g 10%
Sugars 3.4g 14%
Dietary Fiber 13.61g 54%
Protein 10.2g 20%
Vitamin C 119mg 198%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 10.2mg 57%
Calcium 636.4mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.8 Kcal (188 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 245.84mg 35%
Potassium 395.29mg 29%
Total Carbs 8.96g 10%
Sugars 1g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 54%
Protein 2.99g 20%
Vitamin C 34.8mg 198%
Vitamin A 1mg 113%
Iron 3mg 57%
Calcium 186.3mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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