Category: Spanish Needles

Spanish Needles Herbed Seed Loaf

INTRODUCTIONS This loaf of bread is an adaptation of a recipe called “The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread.”  Gluten-free and grain-free, it’s delicious and a great way to enjoy your wild greens. You can find the original recipe on MyNewRoots.org. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup Spanish Needles greens, chopped 1/2 cup fresh herbs of your …

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Spanish Needles Flax Crackers

INTRODUCTION Flax crackers are a delicious alternative to traditional wheat crackers and this version is full of wild nutrition.  They are amazing on their own, even better dipped into one of our wild pestos! This recipe was adapted from CleanGreenSimple.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups ground flax 1 cup Spiny Amaranth greens, chopped fine 1 cup water 1/2 …

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Spanish Needles (Bidens pilosa and Bidens alba)

Spanish Needles is native to the tropical and subtropical Americas. It can now be found in tropical and subtropical locations around the globe, even extending into temperate regions. Botanists go back and forth on how to classify Spanish Needles, as Bidens pilosa and Bidens alba are so similarly related that they can be used interchangeably …

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Spanish Needles Vegan Pepita Pesto

INTRODUCTION We love pesto, especially wild greens pesto.  It’s such a versatile way to add some wild nutrition to a variety of dishes, and it can stand alone as a dip or spread. We adapted this recipe from HappyKitchen.com. INGREDIENTS 1 cup packed fresh basil leaf 1 cup Spanish Needles greens 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup …

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Spanish Needles Cheezy Chips

INTRODUCTION Like kale chips?  Try our wild version!  We’ve combined Spanish Needles and nutritional yeast for a “cheesy” treat, perfect for snack time. This recipe was adapted from MinimalistBaker.com INGREDIENTS 6 ounces Spanish Needle greens 1/2 cup Walnuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon sunflower …

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