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<\/p>\nRaw Nettle Pesto<\/p>\n
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Nettles have tiny hairs on them that contain formic acid.\u00c2\u00a0 While harmless, formic acid stings the skin on contact.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason, it is a good idea to handle fresh nettles with gloves, unless you want to be stung\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6the sting, is harmless, just a bit uncomfortable.\u00c2\u00a0 The formic acid is neutralized when the cell wall of the plant is broken through cooking, freezing, drying or thoroughly pureeing.\u00c2\u00a0 This last option allows us to make delicious raw nettle pesto!<\/p>\n
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1\/3 cup sunflower seeds<\/p>\n
2 packed cups fresh nettle leave<\/p>\n
2 cloves garlic (or to taste)<\/p>\n
olive oil<\/p>\n
salt and freshly ground pepper<\/p>\n
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Toast sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and aromatic, about 4 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 6 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Let sunflower seeds cool slightly before combining in the food processor with the nettle leaves, garlic, a twist of freshly ground black pepper and 1\/4 cup olive oil.\u00c2\u00a0 Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil to get desired consistency.\u00c2\u00a0 Season to taste with salt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Raw Nettle Pesto Nettles have tiny hairs on them that contain formic acid.\u00c2\u00a0 While harmless, formic acid stings the skin on contact.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason, it is a good idea to handle fresh nettles with gloves, unless you want to be stung\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6the sting, is harmless, just a bit uncomfortable.\u00c2\u00a0 The formic acid is neutralized when the cell wall of the plant is broken through cooking, freezing, drying or thoroughly pureeing.\u00c2\u00a0 This last option allows us to make delicious raw nettle…<\/p>\n