The first greens which come up in Spring are some of the most mineral rich and nutrient rich foods of the whole season...... so this is the first recipe, with probably more to follow.
While some parts of the US are still under snow, Stinging Nettles are knee high right now in NC, so I thought I gotta drop this easy and delicious recipe, and hopefully inspire you take advantage of this delicious and nutritious Wild Edible. I threw the Kelp in optionally for those of you who may be stocking up the thyroid to protect against radioactive Iodine.... and it's a really great addition.
Stinging Nettles Pesto
1 Cup Stinging Nettles
1 Cup soaked almonds1/2 Cup soaked pumpkin seeds
6 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 Lemon
1/2 up Olive Oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons Kelp (optional)
It may help to rough chop the nettles, but after that simply add the ingredients into a food proccesor and blend.
Goes great with vegetables, crackers, in a collard or Nori wrap, or simply on top of a salad...
Leave any questions below or lemme know how it is in the comment box....
Happy foraging.... NAMASTE
