5 Weeds You Should Definitely Be Eating

The next time you think about uprooting weeds from your garden, think again. From dandelions to burdock, here are five edible weeds that are both nutritious and delicious.

Dandelion greens are packed with vitamins A and K and fiber. Blanch them to cut down on the bitterness and toss them in this Mediterranean白色豆色拉or try dandelion stems in this fantasticpasta.

A great substitute for spinach, purslane has a similar taste and texture, plus it’s a great source of omega-3s. It’s easy to chop up and throw into a沙拉and its high level of pectin makes it an excellent thickener forsoupsandstews.

Sorrel contains several vitamins and nutrients including vitamins A and B9. Try this beautifulbeet-and-red sorrel salador in an elegant sauce forpoached salmon. Sorrel leaves can even be used in desserts like this tangysorrel mousse with lemon cream.

These leafy greens have a spicy, peppery flavor. Pair them with citrus for avibrant salad, make a silkyzucchini-watercress soup, or try this incredibleLao-style chicken baguette sandwich.

Burdock has an earthy, nutty flavor. It can be tough and fibrous raw, so be sure to use a sharp knife to slice it. Try thismiso-glazed burdock with red lettuceor in this tastyblack bass with burdock and garlic mustard.