RCI-SN.004.0104.001

Nettle Pesto

Name: Nettle Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Native American
Ingredients: 5 cups freshly foraged Nettles; 1/3 cup Hazelnuts/Walnuts/Pinenuts; 3 unit Garlic cloves; 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 2 tsp Black pepper

Foraging – Forage for Stinging nettles at a location free from chemical sprays, using thick glove

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

freshly foraged Nettles
5 cups
Hazelnuts/Walnuts/Pinenuts
1/3 cup
Garlic cloves
3 unit
Extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup
Lemon juice
2 tsp
Black pepper
2 tsp

Method

Dry sauté or roast nuts until slightly browned

With thick gloves, place Nettles in boiling water for one minute. Place in ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain.

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Or smash with mortal and pestle for coarser consistency.

Nettle Pesto

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