Ingredient: Stinging nettles

Springtime foraging is made all the more exciting with the abundance of stinging nettles in fields and forests. However, it’s essential to go prepared with a pair of scissors and gloves to avoid painful stings! They can be used in delicious and nourishing sauces, soups, pies, pestos and casseroles.

Stinging Nettle Pesto

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