Mechele Johnson’s recipe – photos Amiran White
Ingredients
3 cups fresh nettle leaves
2 cloves garlic, or more if you like
.25 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
.5 to .75 cups of nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, pecans)
salt and pepper
Directions
1.Boil the nettles for 30 to 60 seconds
2. remove from boiling water and drain, when it’s cooled squeeze the excess water out
3. put the garlic and nuts in a food processor and chop
4. add the nettles, olive oil, lemon juice and blend to your desired consistency
5. salt and pepper to taste
Spread on bread to stir into past
