Lambsquarters

Use Lambs Quarters just like you would spinach, exchanging it equally in nearly any recipe. Cooked or raw, it has a mild, delicious flavor any time of the year. In Spring the leaves are the largest so that’s the easiest time to gather. As the season progresses the plant adds side shoots which have much smaller leaves. This nutritional powerhouse is listed as the #1 most nutritious plant according tothe USDA’s bulletin “Composition of Foods”, ahead of collards, spinach and even broccoli. The simplest way to prepare is to simply wash the leaves, put into a sauce pan wet with just a little bit more water and lightly saute for about 5 minutes. Add some butter, salt and pepper to taste and you’re done - Enjoy!