Stinging Nettles Recipe?

[Eddie H.]

Does anyone have a good way to prepare stinging nettles? Hopefully something fairly easy to prepare. I picked up some from the Farmer's Market, and now I need some inspiration for how to cook them. And yes, I am aware of how careful one must be with handling them before they are cooked. Thanks!

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[foodie4444]

Make a pesto with them, using them just like they are basil (only cooking them first, obviously!)

[Nyleve]

Take any recipe for spinach risotto and substitute nettles. Or just sautee them with olive oil, anchovy, garlic, red pepper flakes and serve like rapini.

[Joebob]

Sub them in any creamed spinach recipe.

[Eddie H.]

Thanks for the suggestions! I ended up making a pureed soup with chicken broth, potatoes, leeks, onions, celery. garlic, spinach and the nettles. Was very tasty, with the nettles giving it a nice bite. I'll pick up some more nettles this weekend and try some of the ideas you have all suggested.

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[MarkC]

Use them in a Greek style filo cheese pie like they do in rural Greece. I've done this. They have a sharper flavor than spinach. Paula Wolfert has recipes.

[jayt90]

They make an excellent herb tea.