Nettles

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These greens are full of health benefits! You may forage for your own with a good mentor, identifying handbook, and gloves on. They also may be found in a specialty health food store or food co-op that works with local farms and foragers. The younger the leaves, the more tender they are. An easy and unique side that is both fun and special to serve. It is bursting with flavor yet simple as can be. We served it with roast meat and yam fries. The kids really liked it too. A few of us noted, strangely, that a clam taste was present.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • cup water

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 cups nettle leaves, stalks trimmed off

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; simmer until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat slightly and mix in nettle leaves with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring often, until leaves tender and emerald green in color, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Note:

Since nettles don't have a lot of water in them, add water if the leaves are not tender and allow to cook longer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
28g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 289mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.