Dandelion and Broccoli Leafs Chips are light, crispy and coated with a sweet and savory addictive glaze. Good thing they are healthy and nutritious because you won’t be able to stop at one!
Have you eaten dandelion or broccoli leaves? I think by now, many of us have tried leafy greens such as kale but dandelions are often walked passed and broccoli leaves tossed out. Not only are these greens edible, they are delicious, when coated in my recipe for a sweet and savory glaze and baked into a thin, crispy chip.
Dandelion Leaf Is A Herb Not A Weed
Most of us would never consider cooking up weeds from our lawn or garden, so the idea of eating dandelion greens and broccoli leaves may seem strange. Though considered by many to be a weed, technically, dandelion is an herb that has been revered since earlier times for their health benefits and broccoli leaves are as nutritious as kale.
If you don’t have access to either dandelion greens or broccoli leaves, you can use this glaze on other leafy greens such as kale, beet greens, swiss chard.
Have Fun with Your Kids
Carrington loves making Dandelion Chips with me. Together, we go on a hunt to find the perfect dandelion leaves. When we come home she helps to mix the seasoning and “paint” the leaves. Her reward is a yummy snack (that she gets all over her face). My reward is quality time together and watching her enjoy a healthy snack that we made together.
Harvesting Tips
When harvesting wild dandelion, be sure it’s from an area that’s pesticide-free. Harvest only young leaves as older ones are less palatable. Many of us can easily recognize dandelions. If you’re new to harvesting and are not absolutely certain that what you are picking – don’t! Wait and ask a friend or there are many good plant identifying apps out there. If you’re not up for foraging leaves look for them in the grocery store or local market.
Handle With Care
Dandelion chips are thiner and more fragile then kale or potato chips. If you don’t eat them all in one sitting, store these delicate beauties in a container with lid, covered on a baking tray or somewhere they won’t get crushed.
Parchment Paper vs Silicon Mats
I have experimented using both parchment paper and silicon mats on my baking tray for this recipe. While silicon mats are great for baking, in this recipe it causes the delicate leaves to stick and become difficult to remove. Parchment paper was far superior and thus I recommend using instead. If you don’t have either, lightly oiling your baking tray will work as well.
Dandelion Love
Almost all the parts of the plant; leaves, flower tops, and roots found use as culinary greens or as a curative remedy for certain medical ailments.In fact, every part of the plant is edible. They are not only safe to eat, but are packed with calcium and vitamin A, iron, are a good source of prebiotics and other health promoting nutrients. After reading this post you will think twice about cooking with this ubiquitous yellow flower and its leaves.
How Do Dandelions Taste?
Dandelion greens are nutty, earthy and quite bitter in taste. They are known for their sharp flavor, much similar to that of radicchio. Dandelions offers a lot of nutrition with a mild to sever bitter flavour. When your body detects bitterness, it uses it to breakdown fats into a variety of digestive enzymes. Now, if you’re not into bitter flavours don’t worry the sweetness in the seasoning will off-set that creating more of an umami flavor .
Other Uses For These Dandelion and Broccoli Chips
Other uses for these chips include:
-In sandwiches
-Crumpled on a baked potato
-In pasta
-In Salads
-Inside a veggie hotdog
More Dandelion Recipes To Try
If you love this Dandelion and Broccoli Leaf Chip recipe and want to try other Dandelion Leaf recipes, you can try these:
–Dandelion Vegan Shortbread Cookies
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How To Make Dandelion and Broccoli Leaf Chips
Dandelion and Broccoli Leafs Chips are light, cripsy and coated with a sweet and savory addictive glaze. Good thing they are healthy and nutritious because you won’t be able to stop at one!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 – 30 chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2–4 cups (or handfuls) of dandelion or broccoli leaves (depending on the size)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Soya sauce or Tamari (gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 2 1/2 tsp Maple syrup
- Sprinkle of salt
Instructions
- Throughly wash and dry the leaves using a salad spinner or pat with a towel.
- Line 1 or 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350F and ensure oven rack is in the middle setting.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, soya sauce or tamari, nutritional yeast, maple syrup and a sprinkle of salt until combined.
- If using dandelion leaves: Use a pastry brush or your fingers to gently apply the mixture to both sides of the leaf. Lay on baking tray being careful not to crowd. You may have to cook in several batches depending on the size of your tray.
- If using broccoli leaves (or thicker greens): Remove any hard centre rids by cutting away with a knife or tearing with your hands. Add the greens to the bowl with the marinade. Mix with your hands, massaging to tenderize the leaves and coat with the seasonings.
- Lay on the Lay on baking tray being careful not to crowd. You may have to cook in several batches depending on the size of your tray.
- Bake untouched 6-8 mins for dandelion leaves. Bake up to 10-12 mins for thicker greens.
- Watch very closely as these can burn quickly.
- Allow to cool and gently remove from the baking tray.
Notes
Store covered in a cool dry space for up to 3 days.
