WILTED DANDELION GREENS

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An old recipe from the South. Great in the Spring when they just pop up all over the place. Nice and young!

Provided by opera_vanderzee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 quarts dandelion greens
8 slices bacon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Washing the greens very carefully, discarding the roots and tough stems. Dry between two towels. Tear the greens into small pieces.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet until the bacon is very crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel.
  • Add the mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper to the fat in the pan. Bring to boil and put in dry greens.
  • Cover and cook the greens for about 3 minutes, until just hot and wilted.
  • Transfer to a warm vegetable dish and crumble bacon all over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 737.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 7.1

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