Spicy Lamb's Quarters

SO many lamb's quarters!

Last weekend was a giant harvest of the 3 foot tall lamb's quarters at the north-side homestead. They took over the beds and aisles that are now planted with tomatoes and peppers, resulting in A LOT of lamb's quarters (two 5 gallon buckets that are stuffed full)!  I feel happy that the beds got a successive "planting" (if I can call the edible weed growth a planting). Seriously, if you have not tried it yet, this plant is really delicious - see post from a week or two ago about identifying this weed (there are lots of online recipes too).

Much of the harvest will go in the freezer for soup, but the stuff I kept out will likely go to this recipe created by My Charming Companion. It tastes sort of creamy with some nice spice and reminds me a little of East African collard greens (that I think I've had a few places, but including the Blue Nile). These are SO good!

Picture these but more creamy & yellow, with onions*

Spicy Lamb's Quarters, serves 2
1 small onion, chopped
4 c. chopped lambs quarters (or several big handfuls)
2 T coconut oil
1/4 c. coconut milk
2 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. garam masala
salt to taste
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1) Heat coconut oil in a cast iron pan. Add onions and saute 3-5 minutes.
2) Add spices and stir.
3) When onions are translucent, add 1/2 of the greens with some water to steam and cover the pan. After a few minutes, add the rest of the greens plus the coconut milk and stir. Cover again to steam the next batch. Add a little more water if needed. Let cook a few more minutes so that greens are wilted and cooked through.
4) Salt to taste. Just before serving sprinkle with apple cider vinegar.

*Photographic side note: I am still without camera. I am somewhat bereft at this, but making due. If I had the means to be taking pictures, you would definitely have more accurate reflections of these dishes, including a shot of the two 5 gallon buckets filled with greens. There would also likely be a photo of the garden because it is looking so dang good right now - though perhaps that would not translate to photo as much as in real life. : )