Mini Dandelion Frittatas

In the country, I get more peace of mind that the wild plants and herbs I pick out there are safe and pesticide-free.  That's just not the case in my neighborhood.  So when I knew we were planning another trip out to my in-laws, I had every intention of picking fresh dandelion to bring back home with us.

Well, it didn't happen this time around.  We returned home empty-handed after my couple failed attempts to get outdoors.

So what did I do instead?  I purchased fresh dandelion leaves on a recent visit to Whole Foods.  Yes, true story.  I actually bought the most common weed on the face of the earth.

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Shameful, I know.  But welcome to the 21st century and the convenience of our upscale grocery stores.  I just couldn't resist the fresh-picked dandelion vying for my attention among the bunches of red leaf lettuce and curly kale.  And since I knew I wasn't going to be back at my husband's childhood romping grounds in the next few days, I was determined to get my hands on this great green stuff -- and get cooking!

These mini frittatas make a perfect on-the-go protein breakfast.  And they're freezer-friendly too, so you can pull them out later for an easy snack.

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Mini Dandelion Frittatas

by the Nourishing Herbalist

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3-4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 handfuls fresh dandelion leaves, rinsed and chopped
• 6 large eggs (preferably pasture-raised)
• 3/4 cup milk (preferably raw)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 t. dried thyme
• 1/8 t. cayenne pepper (optional)
• freshly-ground black pepper
• sea salt

Instructions

1. Saute onions and bacon over medium heat until bacon is brown.2. Add dandelion and saute until leaves are just wilted.3. Add the sauteed mixture to a bowl, beat in the eggs, and stir in the remaining ingredients.4. Pour egg mixture into a 12-cup muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.5. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until frittatas are slightly brown.

Details

Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Yield: 12 mini frittatas

This recipe has been shared at Tasty Traditions!