Stinging Nettle Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
44%
Stinging Nettle Pesto
45 min.
12
91kcal
3.07%sweetness
26.29%saltiness
8.77%sourness
5.93%bitterness
3.84%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

Stinging nettle pesto is a delicious and healthy condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a bright, fresh flavor and a creamy texture, it's the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to your meals. This pesto is made with stinging nettles, which are packed with nutrients and have a unique, slightly spicy taste. The nettles are blanched to neutralize their sting, then combined with roasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. The result is a flavorful and versatile pesto that can be used as a dip, spread, or sauce. It's also gluten-free and can be made in just 45 minutes. The recipe yields a generous amount, so you'll have plenty to use in your favorite dishes. You can try it on pasta, pizza, or even as a topping for grilled meats. The possibilities are endless with this delicious and nutritious pesto.

In addition to its great taste, stinging nettle pesto also offers a range of health benefits. Nettles are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, manganese, calcium, and iron. This pesto is a great way to boost the nutritional value of your meals and add a unique flavor to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

  • cups stinging nettles raw chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan 
  • 0.5 cup pinenuts 
  • large garlic clove 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 12 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • salad spinner
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Using tongs, blanche nettles for a minute or two in boiling water to neutralize the sting.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour half the olive oil in and...Whirrrr.
  5. Pour the rest of the oil in. Whir again, until your preferred consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories91kcal
Protein15.1%
Fat64.9%
Carbs20%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.75
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.679130434783%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Taste

Sweetness:
3.07%
Saltiness:
26.29%
Sourness:
8.77%
Bitterness:
5.93%
Savoriness:
3.84%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:90.93kcal
4.55%
Fat:6.78g
10.43%
Saturated Fat:1.21g
7.56%
Carbohydrates:4.7g
1.57%
Net Carbohydrates:1.4g
0.51%
Sugar:0.39g
0.43%
Cholesterol:2.83mg
0.94%
Sodium:262.69mg
11.42%
Protein:3.55g
7.1%
Vitamin K:226.08µg
215.32%
Manganese:0.86mg
43.21%
Calcium:266.75mg
26.68%
Vitamin A:929.26IU
18.59%
Fiber:3.31g
13.23%
Magnesium:41.71mg
10.43%
Phosphorus:94.87mg
9.49%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Copper:0.11mg
5.67%
Potassium:192.4mg
5.5%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.31%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.55%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.2%
Folate:8.72µg
2.18%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.9%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.84%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%
Source:Foodista