Stinging Nettle Pesto

If you want to add more gluten free and primal recipes to your recipe box, Stinging Nettle Pesto might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 12 and costs $2.21 per serving. This condiment has 155 calories, 4g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. This recipe is liked by 7 foodies and cooks. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of nettles, parmesan, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 89%, this dish is awesome. Try Stinging Nettle Soup, Dh's Stinging Nettle Saute, and Stinging Nettle and Sharp Cheddar Omelet for similar recipes.

Servings: 12

 

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Cooking instruction summary:

Using tongs, blanche nettles for a minute or two in boiling water to neutralize the sting. Remove to a salad spinner and shake off excess water, then ball up your nettles and give one good squeeze to wring out more water. Chop nettles and add to a food processor with roasted pine nuts (or walnuts, if you prefer), grated Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and seasoning. Pour half the olive oil in and...Whirrrr. Pour the rest of the oil in. Whir again, until your preferred consistency.

 

Step by step:

1. Using tongs, blanche nettles for a minute or two in boiling water to neutralize the sting.

2. Remove to a salad spinner and shake off excess water, then ball up your nettles and give one good squeeze to wring out more water.

3. Chop nettles and add to a food processor with roasted pine nuts (or walnuts, if you prefer), grated Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and seasoning.

4. Pour half the olive oil in and...Whirrrr.

5. Pour the rest of the oil in. Whir again, until your preferred consistency.

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