Take the challenge and follow the recipe. See what you think!
Well, @papa-pepper recently took a challenge and ACED IT WITH FLYING COLORS, at least according to his wife and kids. Perhaps they are biased judges though, so now it’s your turn.
CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING RECIPE AND TAKE THE EDIBLE OUTDOORS SIDE DISH CHALLENGE.
You tell me, is this food worthy of being on your table, or not.
For the story of how I came up with this recipe, click here.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup Plantain Seeds, Removed From Stem
3 Cups Lamb’s Quarters Leaves, Chopped
1 Cup Plantain Leaves, Chopped
1 Cup Dandelion Leaves, Chopped
1 Cup Common Yellow Wood Sorrel, Chopped
10 Garlic Cloves, Diced
¼ to ½ Stick of Butter, Depending on Your Preference
Olive Oil
Braggs Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce of Your Choice
Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper
As you may have noticed, except for the seasonings, Liquid Aminos, and butter, the rest of the ingredients are basically weeds. That’s the point; good, free, nutritious food that tastes incredible and is super healthy.
For help locating these common wild edibles in your own yard or neighborhood, check out the following posts:
Plantain
Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
Lamb’s Quarters
Dandelion
For those of you already familiar with these plants, let’s move on to the main event.
DIRECTIONS:
- Once all ingredients are harvested, washed, and chopped, heat the some Olive Oil, Butter and Diced Garlic in a skillet.
- When the Butter melts and the Garlic begins to cook, add in the Plantain Seeds and Leaves, Lamb’s Quarters Leaves, Dandelion Leaves, & Wood Sorrel.
- Cook as you would a stir-fry, frequently moving the ingredients around inside the skillet to help them cook evenly. Cover when not stirring.
- As they begin to cook down, add in 2 Tablespoons of Braggs Liquid Aminos (or the Soy Sauce of your choice).
- Once the ingredients appear to be completely cooked, squirt Lemon juice into the mix and season with salt and pepper. I used a real lemon, but if you’re using a bottle, use about 1 Tablespoon.
- Remove from heat and keep covered until serving.
- Serve with a delicious and nutritious entree.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes once ingredients have been located and harvested.
THE FINISHED SIDE DISH
PLANTAIN SEED STEMS AFTER SEEDS ARE REMOVED
SIMMERING THE GARLIC IN BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL
If you take this challenge, here's a list of some of the Vitamins and Minerals you'll enjoy:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B-6
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Niacin
- Folic Acid
- Riboflavin
- Protein
- Folate
- Phosphorus
- Thiamin
- Copper
MY SUGGESTION? TAKE THE CHALLENGE. TRY THIS RECIPE AND POST THE RESULTS.
IF YOU WANT MEAT, TRY ADDING SLICED CHICKEN BREAST OR SHRIMP.
PERHAPS EVEN SERVE IT WITH A MEAL FOR GUESTS AND WATCH THE COMPLIMENTS ROLL IN, ONLY REVEALING AFTERWARDS WHAT THE INGREDIENTS WERE. SEE WHAT PEOPLE THINK BEFORE THEIR PRESUPPOSITIONS TAKE OVER.
