Hindbeh (Sauteed Dandelion Greens)

 

Hindbeh (Sauteed Dandelion Greens)

In Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, wild greens like dandelion leaves are abundant during the Spring time and are incorporated into a variety of recipes. The historical prevalence of farmers, shepherds, and villagers living off of the land in these regions has influenced their cuisines to incorporate many plant-based foods.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Cuisine Lebanese

Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 bunch dandelions around 400g
  • 0.3 cups olive oil
  • 4 onions medium
  • salt to taste
  • 0.5 lemon for garnish

Instructions

 

  • Thoroughly wash and drain the dandelions
  • Trim the bottoms of the stalks and coarsely chop into 2-3 cm segments
  • Place the dandelion greens in a pan and saute over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until they are welted
  • Place the cooked greens in a colander and take fistfuls of it and squeeze out as much liquid as you can (the liquid makes dandelion bitter), set aside
  • Add the olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat, add the onions and fry them, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a rich golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as they tend to burn easily
  • Remove half of the onions with a slotted spoon and allow them to drain onto several layers of kitchen paper. Leave the remaining half in the pan
  • Loosen the squeezed dandelion leaves and add them to the fried onion in the pan
  • Sauté over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly until the dandelion is well blended with the oil and onion slices
  • Transfer to a serving platter and allow to cool before serving at room temperature, garnished with the crispy onions and lemon wedges

Notes

Adapted from Chef in Disguise

You can use chicory or kale as a replacement for the dandelion if you can’t find it.

Nutrition Facts

Disclaimer: the Nutrition Facts table reflects an approximation of the recipe’s nutrient content based on data from Canadian Nutrient File by Health Canada as of August 2020. The nutrient values are estimates and actual amounts will vary by ingredient source, freshness, preparation etc.