Radek Tesár 11. 9. 2025 clock 2 minutes
Young nettle is not just a terror of spring hikers, but also an unexpected hero of the kitchen. Just a few minutes of work and turn into a fragrant pesto full of vitamins, minerals and taste.
Nettle are literally you have free of charge behind the house. They contain vitamins A, C, D, K and a number of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and many others. Their detoxifying effects have been known for centuries and in modern cuisine they deserve more than just a place in the stuffing. The nettle pesto is not only healthy but also excellent. It has a fresh, slightly nutty taste and perfectly suits pasta, pastries or as a dip.
If you want to try something new, try to prepare the nettle pesto:
Recipe for nettle pesto
Ingredients (for about 1 larger glass):
– 2 cups of fresh young nettles (steamed and dripped)
– 4 garlic cloves
– ¼ teaspoon of salt
– ½ cup of olive oil
– ½ cup of walnuts
– 1a ½ cup of grated parmesan
Procedure::
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Place the nettle in boiling water for 1 minute, then remove them and place them in a bowl of icy water. Allow to drain.
2. Put the sliced garlic, salt, dripped nettles and olive oil into pieces. Mix to a coarser paste.
3. Add walnuts and parmesan and mix again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. If the pesto is too thick, add some more oil or a few drops of nettles.
Pesto with the story and the power of nature
The nettle pesto is more than an unusual kitchen fad. It is a return to the roots, literally and figuratively. Nettle is a plant that can strengthen the hematopoiesis, and give the body strength after the winter. In addition, it grows almost everywhere, so it is available even without visiting the farmer’s market.
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If nettles are tasted, do not be afraid to experiment. You can add other spring herbs such as ash, bear garlic or basil. Nuts can be alternated to taste and allergies: hazel, sunflower seeds or almonds are also excellent. You can lubricate such a green elixir on bread, mix with pasta, add pizza or serve to baked vegetables.
