It’s an absolute wonder to me why the #dandelion is not celebrated more! • They are an excellent source of bee food, the flower heads make amazing teas, tinctures, jams, and #remedies! • The #greens…well the greens are more nutritious than #kale and even #spinach! • And if you’ve been following along, you already have an idea of the health benefits packed into #deadnettle and #henbit! • So let’s utilize what we have and make some amazing, healthy, and delicious #medicinal food from it! • This recipe is awesome for spring and will get your kids outside and learning about their surroundings! • Let’s teach them that we can #forage amazing foods anywhere we live, and not just in the forest or on a #farm! • Early #Spring #foraging brings a bevy of delightful seasonal dishes! And these easy to find, nutritious “weeds” makes for a scrumptious meal! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the coming of Spring! • Ingredients: 3 Cups COMBINED henbit packed – flower tops and dandelion greens (the leaves) 5 Cloves Garlic 1/3 Cup Nuts pecans, walnuts, pines nuts...whatever you have on hand in your kitchen! 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning 2 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2-4 Pinches Sugar 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or #goatcheese or a cheese you make, yourself, at home! 1/2-1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (personal preference on consistency) Yields approximately (I’m def an approximate girl 😂) one quart/12 servings. • Instructions: 1) Harvest your henbit by picking the flower & leaf tops off the plant. And picking only the dandelion leaves (not the flowers this time) 2) Rinse and dry the greens. 3) In a food processor, blend all ingredients except the olive oil. 4) After ingredients are combined, pour the olive oil in as a slow drizzle, until you’ve reached the desired consistency. • 5) And that’s it! Feel free to adjust this recipe for what works for you! • And this #pesto is a great way to sneak in loads of healthy benefits into your family, while also giving them something delicious to enjoy! • We love this spread on a crusty bread, as a pizza sauce, for pasta, spread onto steaks before cooking them-all sorts of things! - #homesteadkitchen #homesteadersofinstagram #foraging #farmkitchen