Stinging Nettle Pesto
12 minItalian
Servings12
Plan it in the app to put it on your week.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Keto
- Paleo
- Pescatarian
Steps
- 1Using tongs, blanche nettles for a minute or two in boiling water to neutralize the sting.
- 2Remove to a salad spinner and shake off excess water, then ball up your nettles and give one good squeeze to wring out more water.
- 3Chop nettles and add to a food processor with roasted pine nuts (or walnuts, if you prefer), grated Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- 4Pour half the olive oil in and...Whirrrr.
- 5Pour the rest of the oil in. Whir again, until your preferred consistency.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 87kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 0g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Questions
How long does stinging nettle pesto take to make?
About 12 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 12 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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