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Stinging Nettle Pesto

 
One serving costs about $2.21

$2.21 per serving

7 people like this recipe

7 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

12 gluten-free,primal,gluten free,primal,ketogenic condiment,dip,sauce,spread
spoonacular Score:89%

Spoonacular Score: 89%

 

Stinging Nettle Pesto might be a good recipe to expand your condiment recipe box. One serving contains 91 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 12 and costs $2.21 per serving. 7 people were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires stinging nettles, lemon juice, pine nuts, and salt and pepper. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 90%, which is amazing. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Dh's Stinging Nettle Saute, Stinging Nettle Soup, and Stinging Nettle and Sharp Cheddar Omelet.

Ingredients

Servings:
6 cups
6 cups raw stinging nettles
raw stinging nettles
0.5 cup
0.5 cup parmesan
parmesan
0.5 cup
0.5 cup pine nuts
pine nuts
5 large
5 large garlic cloves
garlic cloves
0.5 cup
0.5 cup olive oil
olive oil
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp lemon juice
lemon juice
some
some salt and pepper
salt and pepper
6 cups raw stinging nettles
6 cups
raw stinging nettles
0.5 cup parmesan
0.5 cup
parmesan
0.5 cup pine nuts
0.5 cup
pine nuts
5 large garlic cloves
5 large
garlic cloves
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup
olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp
lemon juice
some salt and pepper
some
salt and pepper

Equipment

food processor
food processor
salad spinner
salad spinner
tongs
tongs
food processor
food processor
salad spinner
salad spinner
tongs
tongs


Instructions

Using tongs, blanche nettles for a minute or two in boiling water to neutralize the sting. Remove to a salad spinner and shake off excess water, then ball up your nettles and give one good squeeze to wring out more water. Chop nettles and add to a food processor with roasted pine nuts (or walnuts, if you prefer), grated Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and seasoning. Pour half the olive oil in and...Whirrrr. Pour the rest of the oil in. Whir again, until your preferred consistency.

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.21
Ingredient
6 cups raw stinging nettles
½ cups parmesan
½ cups pine nuts
5 larges garlic cloves
½ cups olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Price
$20.16
$1.05
$3.62
$0.33
$1.29
$0.10
$26.55

Nutritional Information

Quickview
90 Calories
3g Protein
6g Total Fat
4g Carbs
44% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
90k
5%

Fat
6g
10%

  Saturated Fat
1g
8%

Carbohydrates
4g
2%

  Sugar
0.39g
0%

Cholesterol
2mg
1%

Sodium
262mg
11%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
3g
7%

Vitamin K
226µg
215%

Manganese
0.86mg
43%

Calcium
266mg
27%

Vitamin A
929IU
19%

Fiber
3g
13%

Magnesium
41mg
10%

Phosphorus
94mg
9%

Iron
1mg
6%

Vitamin B2
0.1mg
6%

Copper
0.11mg
6%

Potassium
192mg
6%

Vitamin E
0.8mg
5%

Zinc
0.64mg
4%

Vitamin B6
0.07mg
4%

Vitamin B3
0.44mg
2%

Folate
8µg
2%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Selenium
1µg
2%

Vitamin C
0.92mg
1%

covered percent of daily need

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