Ground Elder Kidney Beans
Seasonal Vegetarian, Gluten free, Dairy free recipe
Ground elder was introduced to the UK by the Romans as a vegetable who loved eating it, so why don't we? Ground elder can be cooked like spinach and substituted as such. Quick and simple to make!
Preparation
When picking weeds:
- make sure you know what you are picking
- don't pick weeds from roadsides (car fumes and soot)
- best not to pick weeds growing directly next to foot paths (dog pee)
- young plants are best
Heat a little oil in a deep frying pan or wok. Add the crushed garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Add the ground elder, or spinach, and cook until wilted.
Add the kidney beans and the chopped tomatoes and stir until everything is evenly hot. Turn down the heat, while frying the eggs.
Serve with the fried egg, with a little bit of paprika powder sprinkled on top.
Top tip: omit the eggs for a vegan version.
Note from the author: I used one egg, which turned out to be a double yolk, hence the two yolks!
Please make sure that when you are picking food from the wild that it is not on private grounds, not at the road side (as dogs may have used it...) and that you are absolutely certain you are picking the right (edible) weed!
Special Diets
When using the ingredients listed, this recipe is suitable for the following diets:
• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Dairy free
Please Note: May still contain traces of gluten, egg and dairy or other allergens. Before consumption always check the label of each individual product/ingredient for allergens.
Ground Elder Kidney Beans
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled & crushed
- 150g ground elder (or spinach)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 2 eggs
- Pinch paprika powder
Please Note: May still contain traces of gluten, egg and dairy or other allergens.
