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Stinging Nettle Pesto

Name: Stinging Nettle Pesto
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups stinging nettles, blanched and chopped (6 cups raw); 1/2 cup Parmesan; 1/2 cup pine nuts, roasted; 5 large garlic cloves; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste

By Foodista45 min12 servings

Stinging Nettle Pesto might be a good recipe to expand your condiment recipe box. One serving contains 91 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 12 and costs $2.21 per serving. 7 people were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires stinging nettles, lemon juice, pine nuts, and salt and pepper. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 90%, which is amazing. If you like t

Instructions

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.

Recipe from foodista.com