Instead of resenting the presence of garden weeds, you could add these wild plants to your plate.
Weeds have a publicity problem.
“It’s like garbage.
Young dandelion leaves can be used like any other greens in your favorite recipes.Credit: krblokhin/Getty Images
“A lot ofwhat is and isn’t a weeddepends on what we value.”
It’s packed with nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, too.
Wong recommends picking just the tips of a young plant toadd to a salad with feta cheese and olives.
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you’re free to alsosteam or stir-fry the leavesbut dont overcook, or theyll become slimy.
Scroll down to the end of this article for tips on consuming edible weeds safely.
Or pick the yellow flower, dip it in tempura batter, and fry.
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Some people say these taste like popcorn, says Wong.
Sourgrass
Also known as yellow woodsorrel, thisnative North American perennial plantisn’t grass.
Sourgrass has a lemony flavor, making them a fine choice for garnishingseafooddishes.
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you might also chop a few stems to add a citrus burst to ceviches.
(American sumac, however, is not the same thing as the Mediterranean sumac spice.)
it’s possible for you to also dry sumac touse for teathroughout the year.
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This edible weed is so hardy it can even be found in Greenland and near the North Pole.
Eating Weeds Safely
Before harvesting weeds for dinner, ensure you knowwhats happening with your soil.
Its not like you have to start doing something; its more about stopping doing things, says Wong.
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