Still Loving the Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Debra Hultgren
Stinging Nettle will be a big focus for me this spring. I feel the need to renew and refresh after the longest winter ever!!! Nettles help to cleanse the system in a gentle yummy way. The spring is the time for gathering when the plant is most tender. I will be hunting for the first signs of growth later today and will begin to post some personal videos. I plan to try every recipe I can get my hands on. Some of those can be found at the links below. It is amazing how this simple weed has taken off in the culinary world. I actually love it best, lightly sauteed in some ghee or butter with a little onion and garlic, then salt and pepper when ready. I find I can chop it more easily for cooking if I steam it a little before attempting to handle the leaves.
Spinach and Nettle Spanakopita
Spring lasagna with asparagus, peas, and stinging nettle