Dandelion Greens Pesto

Dandelion greens, also known as the “Swedish mum,” are the red and green leaves that grow from the hollow stem of a dandelion plant. They are Spring weeds, found wild but also cultivated, that grow abundantly in Sweden and come Into season early March thru late April. They have a nutty, earthy and bitter flavor - often cooked with olive oil and lemon or served as a salad. Look for young, tender leaves because they are less chewy and bitter than the older thicker stems. In a recipe they can be replaced by arugula or “rocket.”