Put these weeds to good use in a sauce that's bursting with so many vitamins and minerals, it could be called a Spring Tonic. It's a perfect complement to mild fish like halibut, grilled chicken, and it gives your minestrone another interesting layer of flavor.
Provided by Leslie Kelly
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Wearing gloves, add nettles to boiling water; cook until nettles are tender and still maintain the bright green color, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let nettles cool and drain.
- Place the nettles in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze excess water from the greens.
- Combine nettles, hazelnuts, Parmesan cheese, and salt in a food processor fitted with a puree blade. Pulse a few times before turning the processor on. Stream olive oil through the feeding tube while the processor is running until pesto is smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 237.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Marie Johnson
m.j@hotmail.comThis recipe looks interesting. I'm not sure if I'll make it, but I'll definitely keep it in mind.
Himel Rahman
himel-r88@hotmail.co.ukI'm intrigued by this recipe. I've never had stinging nettle pesto before. I'll have to give it a try.
Karigar Musali
karigarmusali22@yahoo.comI'm allergic to stinging nettles, so I can't try this recipe. But it sounds delicious!
Nahian Khan
khan.n@hotmail.frThis recipe is a bit too complicated for my liking. I prefer simpler pesto recipes.
musarrat banu
musarrat-b81@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my pesto turned out really bitter. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Fkg Ufityr
u-f13@yahoo.comThis pesto is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less stinging nettles next time.
Tiffani Hudson
hudson.t100@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this one is really good. The stinging nettles add a nice depth of flavor.
jalen mcbean
j.m@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up fresh stinging nettles. I have a patch of them growing in my backyard, and I'm always looking for new ways to use them.
Candido Garcia Jr
c_jr37@hotmail.comI love the unique flavor of this pesto. It's perfect for adding a pop of flavor to any dish.
Lemon Lemon
lemon.lemon65@hotmail.comThis pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit.
Kani a Aziz
aziz.k@hotmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I've never cooked with stinging nettles before. But I'm so glad I did! The pesto is delicious and has a really interesting flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Drake Patterson
drake37@yahoo.comEasy to follow recipe. I made it exactly as written and it turned out great!
Nathaniel Williams
williams.nathaniel34@gmail.comThis stinging nettle pesto is a revelation! I've always been a fan of pesto, but this one takes it to a whole new level. The nettles add a wonderfully unique flavor that's both earthy and slightly peppery. I used it to dress some grilled chicken, and