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Wild Herb Pesto

A nutritious protein boost made from the first fresh shoots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Pantry, Side Dish
Cuisine Traditional wild herb use
Servings 2 Jars

Equipment

  • Mortar and pestle or blender
  • Kitchen towel
  • Sterile screw-top jars

Ingredients
  

  • 2 handfuls of young nettle tips
  • 50 g walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 50 g hard cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 150 ml plant oil rapeseed or olive
  • Garlic
  • salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Roll the nettles in a kitchen towel (to break the stinging hairs) and chop them roughly.
  • Process with the nuts and garlic using a mortar and pestle or a blender.
  • Stir in the cheese and oil, then season to taste.
  • Store in a cool place, ensuring the surface is covered with a layer of oil.

Notes

  • Application: Serve with pasta, potatoes, or as a spread on bread.
  • Notes: Harvest only the top tips to encourage further plant growth.