Edible red clover

This post is a little different. It is about what I learned in my research of the edible plant, red clover. Red clover is the type of clover that has a large red or reddish-purple flower. I did some experiments with this plant and this is what I found. The leaves are very good as salad material, a little tangy but mild. They also make great tea, with no caffeine. The young stems and leaves can be steamed until tender and used like spinach or other greens. In the winter, early spring and late fall, the bigger roots are good as a starchy food. They can be eaten raw when they are tender. They can be steamed or boiled and treated much like beets or turnips or other root crops. They are very mild and take on the taste of other ingredients in the dish. So try some clover today and enjoy!

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