Alison’s Nettle Pesto

Ingredients

• 3 cups nettle leaves

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• Dash each of salt and pepper

• Dash lemon juice

• 1 cup olive oil

• 1 cup parmesan cheese

Prepare Pesto

1. Steam or blanch (very slightly) 3 cups nettle leaves (No stems)

2. Process in the food processor, in the following order:

   • garlic cloves

   • walnuts

   • Steamed nettle

   • salt and pepper

   • lemon juice

3. While the blade is turning, slowly add up to 1 cup olive oil.

4. Then add 1 cup parmesan.