Creamed Stinging Nettles
Stinging nettle is one of the most nutritious foods native to North America. I absolutely love it in soup, in place of basil in pesto, or simply steamed with butter. This is one of my favorite ways of preparing nettles, though. With cream and cheese, how can one go wrong? Serve as a side dish with fried oysters or in a small bowl on its own. A dollop of creme fraiche or ricotta cheese on top would be classy.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
Cook's Notes:
Use rubber gloves when handling fresh nettles or you will get a rash! Once they are cooked, they are completely safe and nutritious.
Use cooking water for tea or for stock.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
267 calories; protein 9.3g; carbohydrates 27.3g; fat 16.1g; cholesterol 46.8mg; sodium 335.3mg.
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