Best 3 Texas Tumbleweeds Recipes

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Texas tumbleweeds, also known as Russian thistle, are a common sight in the southwestern United States. These tumbleweeds are often considered a nuisance, but they can actually be a delicious and nutritious food source. Tumbleweeds are high in vitamins and minerals, and they can be used to make a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and stews. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to add some greens to your diet, give tumbleweeds a try! In this article, we will provide you with some of the best recipes for cooking Texas tumbleweeds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS TUMBLEWEEDS



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Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've been making these sweets with my sister for years. —Karen Lemay, Seabrook, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (9 ounces) potato sticks (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl in a microwave or in a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Gently stir in potato sticks., Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TEXAS TUMBLEWEEDS



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This is a very simple candy to make. But it is delicious. So Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Chocolate

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb vanilla almond bark
12 oz peanut butter chips
12 1/2 oz peanuts, salted and without skins
2 can(s) potato sticks, i use one 15 oz can instead of two small cans.

Steps:

  • 1. Combine almond bark and peanut butter chips in a 2 quart microwave dish. Microwave at 50% power for 4 minutes or until melted. Stir in peanuts and potato sticks. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Chill until set. Makes about 4 dozen.

TEXAS TUMBLEWEEDS RECIPE



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Provided by C Moose

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butterscoth chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (9 ounces) potato sticks

Steps:

  • In a microwave or large metal bowl over simmering water, melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir until smooth. Gently stir in potato sticks. Drop mixture by rounded tablespoons ontol waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10 - 15 minutes or until set.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tumbleweed. Not all tumbleweeds are edible. Look for the Russian thistle variety, which is commonly found in the western United States and Canada.
  • Harvest tumbleweeds at the right time. The best time to harvest tumbleweeds is in the fall, when the seeds are mature and the leaves are still green.
  • Prepare tumbleweeds properly. The first step is to remove the seeds. Then, soak the tumbleweeds in water for several hours to soften them. Finally, rinse them thoroughly.
  • Cook tumbleweeds properly. Tumbleweeds can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and frying. Be sure to cook them until they are tender.
  • Add tumbleweeds to your favorite recipes. Tumbleweeds can be added to soups, stews, salads, and even desserts. They can also be used as a thickener for sauces and gravies.

Conclusion:

Tumbleweeds are a unique and delicious edible plant that can be used in a variety of recipes. With a little preparation, you can enjoy the many culinary benefits of this often-overlooked plant.

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