Fiddlehead Ferns

These are not my favorite vegetable but when I see them fresh I can't resist buying some. I like garlic with them and added onions. The Pine nuts are optional. You may like to sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese . Clean them well before using in cold water. I like my veggies still crisp so I suggest 5 minutes steaming but if you like your veggies soft the steam for 12 minutes. Fiddleheads are very healthy loaded with Iron.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  cups  fiddlehead ferns, cleaned
•  spray  Pam cooking spray or 1  tablespoon  oil
• 2  garlic cloves, smashed
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 4  tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Clean your Fiddleheads in cold water.
2. Steam over boiling water for 5 minutes, remove and dash under cold water.
3. Spray a skillet with Pam or pour in 1 tbsp oil.
4. Heat pan over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent.
5. Add the garlic, continue cooking for 2 minutes.
6. Add pine nuts and Fiddleheads.
7. Saute until Fiddleheads are heated through (approx 5 minutes).
8. squeeze the lemon juice over the Fiddleheads and serve.