Best Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipes

STINGING NETTLE PESTO

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.

STINGING NETTLE PESTO

Steps:

• Steam the nettle.
• Once that is done remove from the steamer and let sit for a few minutes to drain.
• Put the steamed nettle into the food processor and add all the other ingredients except the olive oil. Turn on the machine and process then slowly add the olive oil in a small stream into the ingredients until used up.
• You should have a nice smooth sauce when done.
• Mix over your favourite hot pasta and add a little more cheese if desired.
• Enjoy with a glass of chilled wine and garlic bread.
• Bon Appetit.