Nasturtium Sandwich
19 Jan 2010 7 Comments
in Cooking, Flowers, Living Healthy Tags: eating nasturtium flowers, growing edible flowers, nasturtium sandwich
I read on another WordPress blog about using Nasturtium leaves and flowers to make sandwiches. Since I have so much growing in my garden I thought ”why not?”. I used some whole grain bread, mayo (I am a big fan of mayo and I use a lot!), grey poupon, swiss cheese, local and fresh tomato slices, avocado, my herb seasoned sea salt, nasturtium leaves and flowers. I think it was definitely the prettiest sandwich I have ever made with the bright orange flowers poking out of the sides. Now my Nasturtium plants can feed my bearded dragons and my lunch cravings too.
Nasturtium Sandwich
It turned out tasting pretty good, but not fantastic. Nasturtium leaves are very peppery tasting and it was a good contrast next to the swiss cheese, but there was a very “green/grassy” taste to it. The last few days I’ve used some of the leaves and flowers to brighten up my dinner salads where I think the peppery taste is a better fit. The flowers are a nice colorful addition to a winter-time meal.
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Jan 19, 2010 @ 08:58:19
Nadia, great idea! Thanks, looks delicious! I love your pictures~~
Jan 20, 2010 @ 05:33:32
This post is very pleasing to the eye AND it made me hungry.
Jan 20, 2010 @ 16:25:39
These would be PERFECT for a tea party!!!!!
Jan 20, 2010 @ 16:37:41
What an amazingly perfect bitemarks on those sandwiches. You must of had a great orthodontist and I bet you wear your retainers all the time! I’m going home and having a sanwich!!!!
REPLY: ONLY THE BEST ORTHO IN TOWN… DR.KUPIEC ORTHO!!! Yes, quite the perfect arch on that sandwich!
Jan 21, 2010 @ 10:57:55
Yeah, that’s a pretty looking sandwich. Never would have thought of using that plant as a sandwich or salad green.
Jan 21, 2010 @ 20:03:06
I’m imagining it tasting like a cross of arugula and bean sprouts…two food items I like, but this is much more colorful. How does the ordinary joe who doesn’t have an awesome garden like yours get their hands on some?
Jan 21, 2010 @ 21:14:07
It’s one of those flowers that you have to grow… I have never seen them in a nursery… Let me know if you want me to send you some seeds- you could grow them in a container! They are more like arugula for sure.