Stinging Nettle Pesto
Forage for stinging nettles at a location free from chemical sprays, using with thick gloves and scissors.
Ingredients
- 5 cups freshly-foraged nettles
- ⅓ cup hazelnuts, pine nuts, and/or walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 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.