Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipes

Steps:

• Steam the nettle.
• Once that is done remove from the steamer and let sit for a few minutes to drain.
• Put the steamed nettle into the food processor and add all the other ingredients except the olive oil. Turn on the machine and process then slowly add the olive oil in a small stream into the ingredients until used up.
• You should have a nice smooth sauce when done.
• Mix over your favourite hot pasta and add a little more cheese if desired.
• Enjoy with a glass of chilled wine and garlic bread.
• Bon Appetit.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. In shallow baking pan, toss together walnuts and pine nuts, then place in oven, stirring occasionally, and bake until golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
• Arrange baguette slices on large baking sheet and bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• With food processor running, drop in whole garlic cloves. Process until finely chopped, then stop motor and add cooled nuts, salt, pepper, nettles, arugula, and basil. Process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil and process until incorporated. Fold in grated cheese.
• Spread dollop of pesto on each baguette slice and serve with Chef Ryan Hardy's artichoke and green garlic soup