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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a common weed throughout much of the world. The dried herb makes a nourishing herbal infusion that packs more energy per cup than any stimulant, and without the downside of caffeine. Tired teenagers, sleep-deprived new mums, stressed-out execs, wakeful menopausal gals, and wise women of all ages depend on stinging nettle to restore mood, replenish energy, and guarantee sound sleep. Nettle is at its best in Spring, amazingly rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, especially the critical trace minerals and lavish amounts of most B vitamins. There is no denser nutrition found in any plant, not even bluegreen algae, if you can get your hands on some make some delish NESTO (don't forget to use gloves so you don't get stung!).
Ingredients
- 8 cups of nettles
- 1 cup parmesan or pecorino
- 1 cup walnuts toasted (any nut will do, really)
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- Black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey (if desired)
Method
- Drop the nettles into a large pot of boiling salted water.
- Blanch the nettles for 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, move them into iced water to cool and remain vibrant.
- Squeeze out all the liquid from the nettles. Place in a food processor with all other ingredients, blitz, taste and there you have it, delish in so many ways. Enjoy all you fellow hippies!