Blanched Spring Greens Recipe

Curly endive, escarole and dandelion greens are wonderful slightly bitter spring vegetables often given short shrift in Canadian kitchens. Not only are they delicious but they are also particularly high in folic acid, calcium, potassium and vitamin A. Cultivated dandelion greens are long and straight and easy to clean, but don't overlook wild dandelion. Pick the greens from an unsprayed lawn or field before any buds open. They must be washed in several changes of cold water but are worth every bit of effort. Here are two deliciously simple preparations for these greens. (See recipe link at bottom of page)