Traditionally, the main ingredient of pesto is basil. For many years, however, various variations of this Italian green sauce appear. Pesto from bear garlic, radish leaves, parsley are very popular. I am more likely to reach for pesto with dandelion. You don’t expect how delicious it is.
Dandelion is also found under the name Dandelion common or dandelion. We will meet him in meadows, lawns in gardens or in various thickets. Few people realize that really He confuses him with milk and he is not a weed.
Dandelion and dandelion is not the same plant at all. Dandelion has been a plant for centuries valued in natural medicine. Dairy is a regular weed that is not considered an edible plant. However, their similarities in appearance may result in numerous mistakes. To distinguish them, they need to be careful.
We will distinguish healing dandelion from milk after:
- stalk – Milk has a single stem from which the side shoots leave; Dandelion has a rosette that leaves the ground, without lateral shoots;
- flowers – Milk has at least three flowers on one stem; There is only one flower on the dandelion on each stalk
- leaves – dandelion leaves are slightly rounded; Dandelion has leaves with sharp teeth;
- menopause – dandelion after flowering turns into a closed bud; Dandelion will turn into a dandelion.
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Dandelion knew our grandmothers, great -grandmothers and valued him for health properties. According to research, this garden plant is wealth vitamins A, B, C, D and minerals such as iron, potassium, zinc. It’s also a dose riboflavins and flavonoids. How does the herb affect the body?
Dandelion – diuretic properties
Taking a dandelion will help in the treatment of kidney disease, inflammation of the organ and the entire urinary tract. It has a cleansing and detoxifying effect. Accelerate the excretion of toxins and urine.
Dandelion and the liver
In natural medicine, the herb was used to treat liver. Dandelion will protect it and prevent inflammation of the organ. It is even recommended in recovery and will regulate her work.
Dandelion of the doctor and digestion
The plant stimulates the production of bile and all gastric acids. Thus, it facilitates the digestion of heavy and fatty dishes. In addition, it can stimulate appetite and eliminate the feeling of overeating after meals.
Dandelion and immunity
Dandelion has antioxidant properties, i.e. anti -inflammatory, antiviral properties. This impact will increase the body’s resistance and protect it from infections. In addition, the herb can increase the phagocytar function of white blood body and stimulates the production of antiviral substances.
Dandelion anti -diabetic properties
Eating a dandelion will slow down sugar absorption from food into the blood. It can reduce glucose and prevent sudden emergency and energy drops. What’s more, the herb contains insulin, supporting the regulation of the body’s carbohydrate management.
As soon as it appears in the spring in the garden, I immediately collect and prepare pesto from dandelion. The taste is pleasant spicy, but not sharp. It is also noticeable bitterness. It is great For sandwiches, cheese, pasta. Try and use not only taste, but also with health properties.
Ingredients:
- 60 g of dandelion leaves,
- 40 g of white onion,
- 40 ml of olive oil,
- a teaspoon of lemon juice,
- sun,
- pepper.
Method of performance:
1. Peel the onion and cut into larger pieces. Clean the dandelion leaves under running water and deprive them of the ends.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender bowl. Mix them to a smooth mass. Pesto from dandelion is ready to be served. Store them in the fridge in a glass, closed container.
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