A Eurasian nettle covered in minute hairs that inject irritants
when they are touched. These include histamine, which causes itching,
and acetylcholine, which causes a burning sensation.
Stinging nettles seem to be having their time in the sun, as it were. In years past, we've spotted one recipe, maybe two, mostly begging people to "pretty please, This year, recipes like the ones below are popping up all over the place with enthusiastic reviews! Have you tried stinging nettles yet?
Stinging nettles deserve their name - they have tiny little hair-like stingers on the leaves and stems that make touching them very unpleasant. But never fear, cooking removes the stingy stuff and leaves only the woodsy-tasting leaves behind. Just handle fresh nettles with gloves and all will be well.
http://www.thekitchn.com/stinging-nettles-8-recipes-for-145582
1. Garlicky Nettle Pesto from Hogwash - Terrific tossed with a bowl of spaghetti or rubbed into spring lamb.
2. Spinach and Nettle Crustless Spanakopita from Stitch n' Boots - A strata of nettles and spinach made rich with eggs and feta. (Gluten-free!)
3. Spring Lasagna with Asparagus, Peas, and Stinging Nettles from The Bitten Word - All the best flavors of spring in this one.
4. Nettle Gnudi from Salty Seattle - These are a cousin of gnocchi made with ricotta and wilted nettles.
5. Nettle-Mushroom Pie with Pine Nuts from Voodoo & Sauce - An easy savory pie for dinner, lunch, or brunch.
6. Nettle Aloo from Just Cook It - A hearty Indian stew with nettles, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas.
7. Stinging Nettle Ravioli with Butter and Sage from La Travola Marche - Little pillows of nettle-stuffed goodness.
8. Nettle Pizza with Fontina, Taleggio, and Pancetta from Serious Eats: Slice - Actually a review of a pizza from Lovely's Fifty-Fifty restaurant, take this one as inspiration to make your own seasonal pizza!
How are you using nettles right now?
Once cooked, no more sting! The preferred method is to blanch the
nettles for a few seconds in boiling water and then use them in whatever
you're cooking. Most of the recipes I've seen include instructions for
de-stinging the nettles, so you should be good to go if you just follow
one of those!
HOW TO TREAT A STING FROM A STINGING NETTLE
http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sting-from-a-Stinging-Nettle
Stinging nettles seem to be having their time in the sun, as it were. In years past, we've spotted one recipe, maybe two, mostly begging people to "pretty please, This year, recipes like the ones below are popping up all over the place with enthusiastic reviews! Have you tried stinging nettles yet?
Stinging nettles deserve their name - they have tiny little hair-like stingers on the leaves and stems that make touching them very unpleasant. But never fear, cooking removes the stingy stuff and leaves only the woodsy-tasting leaves behind. Just handle fresh nettles with gloves and all will be well.
http://www.thekitchn.com/stinging-nettles-8-recipes-for-145582
1. Garlicky Nettle Pesto from Hogwash - Terrific tossed with a bowl of spaghetti or rubbed into spring lamb.
2. Spinach and Nettle Crustless Spanakopita from Stitch n' Boots - A strata of nettles and spinach made rich with eggs and feta. (Gluten-free!)
3. Spring Lasagna with Asparagus, Peas, and Stinging Nettles from The Bitten Word - All the best flavors of spring in this one.
4. Nettle Gnudi from Salty Seattle - These are a cousin of gnocchi made with ricotta and wilted nettles.
5. Nettle-Mushroom Pie with Pine Nuts from Voodoo & Sauce - An easy savory pie for dinner, lunch, or brunch.
6. Nettle Aloo from Just Cook It - A hearty Indian stew with nettles, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas.
7. Stinging Nettle Ravioli with Butter and Sage from La Travola Marche - Little pillows of nettle-stuffed goodness.
8. Nettle Pizza with Fontina, Taleggio, and Pancetta from Serious Eats: Slice - Actually a review of a pizza from Lovely's Fifty-Fifty restaurant, take this one as inspiration to make your own seasonal pizza!
How are you using nettles right now?
Once cooked, no more sting! The preferred method is to blanch the
nettles for a few seconds in boiling water and then use them in whatever
you're cooking. Most of the recipes I've seen include instructions for
de-stinging the nettles, so you should be good to go if you just follow
one of those!HOW TO TREAT A STING FROM A STINGING NETTLE
http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sting-from-a-Stinging-Nettle
Nutrition of Stinging Nettles
Minerals
Stinging nettles supply iron -- each 1-cup
portion contains 7.7 percent to 17.5 percent of the daily recommended
intake, depending on your nutritional requirements. Your physician may
urge you to consume more iron-rich foods, such as nettles, to combat
anemia or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The calcium content
of stinging nettles is also significant: 1 cup provides 32.9 to 42.8
percent of the amount you require daily. Calcium promotes strong teeth
and bones, and it may also lessen the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome,
preventing headaches, mood swings and bloating.
Vitamins
Including stinging nettles in your diet gives
you a huge boost in vitamin A. A 1-cup serving contains 1,790 IU of
this vitamin, nearly three times the amount you need in a single day.
Vitamin D works with calcium to strengthen your teeth and bones,
although its main role in the body is to normalize the amount of calcium
and phosphorus in your bloodstream. Your body is able to store extra
vitamin A, so the additional vitamins you consume are not wasted.
Stinging nettles also serve as an excellent source of vitamin K, a
vitamin your body requires for blood clotting. Each 1-cup portion
contains 369 to 493 percent of the daily recommended intake. Like
vitamin D, your body can store vitamin K for later use.
Benefits
Stinging nettles have a long history of use
as a diuretic and joint pain treatment. Incorporating nettles into your
diet helps to promote healthy adrenal glands and kidneys, encouraging
your body to expel toxins and react to stress in positive ways. Eating
nettles may also offer you relief from season allergies, according to a
May 2006 article in the "New Life Journal." Many people use stinging
nettle to make tea, taking it for a variety of maladies, including
respiratory and urinary problems, diabetes and protection against kidney
stones, as well as to speed wound healing. No scientific evidence
confirms these uses, however.
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