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Stinging Nettle Pesto
Forage for stinging nettles at a location free from chemical sprays, using with thick gloves and scissors.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- nettle, freshly foraged5 cup
- mixed nuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and/or walnuts1/3 cup
- garlic3 clove
- olive oil, extra virgin1/3 cup
- parmesan cheese1/4 cup
- lemon juice2 tsp
- black pepper2 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
Dry sauté or roast nuts until slightly browned.
With thick gloves, place nettles in boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer nettles to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Alternatively, smash with mortar and pestle for a coarser consistency.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
