Dandelion Greens with a Kick

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound dandelion greens, torn into 4-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Tear the dandelion greens into 4-inch pieces and thinly slice the onion half. Mince the garlic.

2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and foams.

3. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

4. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add the dandelion greens and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat, then add a splash of water and cover the pan.

6. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the greens are wilted and tender.

7. Uncover, taste, and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt if needed, plus black pepper to taste.

8. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, if using.