8 Plant-Based Dandelion Recipes

Not only do dandelion greens provide an excellent source of antioxidants and Support liver and kidney detoxification, but they are the perfect way to add wonderful fragrance and color into any meal! Throw them into smoothies, garnish salads, blend them into your lattes, the options are endless. Bring nature to your kitchen table with these 8 plant-based dandelion recipes!

1. Dandelion Greens Dressing

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Dandelion leaves are an excellent food for detoxification and liver health. But instead of juicing them, adding them to smoothies, or making a salad with them, how about using them in this creamy Dandelion Greens Dressing recipe by Karielyn Tillman!

2. Dandelion Detox Juice

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This alkalizing Dandelion Detox Juice by Claire Ragozzino uses dandelion greens and citrus to Support liver and kidney detoxification. Hydrating romaine and cucumber work to flush out stagnant toxins from the body, while the apple works to boost elimination. Sip this juice on a fresh spring afternoon to assist the body with gentle cleansing alongside a healthy, clean meal.

3. Raw Olive Spread With Dandelion Flax Crackers

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This Raw Olive Spread by Jodi Burke is not only delicious on top of these homemade, raw and grain-free dandelion flax crackers, but also on salads and sandwiches! The simple, crunchy crackers can be made in a dehydrator or in an oven at the lowest temperature. The spices add a great amount of flavor that compliment the unique taste of dandelion.

4. Banana Dandelion Pancakes

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These dreamy Banana Dandelion Pancakes by Shanna Laychuk take wild dandelions from nature and brings them to the kitchen table. Dandelions are folded delicately into pancakes, along with bananas, coconut oil, and creamy non–dairy milk. Serve this sweet dish with assorted fruits, compotes, flowers, or syrups!

5. Iced Dandelion Latte

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Iced Dandelion Latte is a detoxifying drink that is much healthier than iced coffee. This Iced Dandelion Latte by Jesse Lane Lee  is made with roasted dandelion root tea which gives it a rich and full-bodied flavor and sweetened with stevia. Iced Dandelion Latte is flavored with a little bit of vanilla, a splash of organic soy milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

6. Spring Salad: Edible Flowers and Dandelion Greens

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This Spring Salad: Edible Flowers and Dandelion Greens by Julie West comes as a perfect way to add some of your favorite spring blossoms into a meal for an even more enjoyable way to celebrate the flowers of spring. They add wonderful fragrance and color.

7. Dandelion Green Smoothie

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Dandelions are filled with antioxidants (prevents cancer causing, free radical cell formation) such as Vitamin A and C, high in calcium, iron, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals (vitamin E, K, B1, B2, B6! manganese, copper). This nutrient filled Dandelion Green Smoothie will have you feeling so invigorated and satisfied!

8. Spring Market Soup

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This thick, hearty Spring Market Soup by Courtney West is perfect for a healthy meal and is best served at room temperature. It’s packed with fennel, dandelion greens, and leeks and seasoned with fresh ginger and garlic to make a beautiful pastiche of flavor.

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