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 7-05-2007 08:59:52 PM
Trinity
Trinity
From: United Kingdom

Nettles are loaded with nutrients are (rich in iron, silicon, and potassium and very high in vitamins A and C). Cooking quickly denatures the sting. They grow in abundance and seem to me to be an irresistable gift from nature.

I felt a pull within to try stir frying some nettles for dinner last night! And to my surprise they were amazing.

I heated up some olive oil (in a regular cooking pan, since we don't have a frying pan or a wok) and then placed in a whole pan full of young nettle leaves freshly gathered from the bottom of our garden... along with several mushrooms (thickly sliced). The nettles reduced down almost instantly and within a few minutes, the dish was ready to eat. I mixed in a dessert spoon full of tamari (shoyu or soya sauce will do), and served along with dinner.

My family loved it!

Nettles are one of those things that you either love (and can't get enough of) or you don't care for, but you'll never know until you try.

Warmly
Trinity

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 8-05-2007 02:24:01 AM
Neil
Neil
From: United Kingdom

Namaste Trinity,

Were they easy to digest? I'm a big fan of nettle tea and start my day with it, but I'd never thought of ever eating the nettles. No problems afterwards?


Om Shanti
Neil

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 8-05-2007 07:52:46 AM
Trinity
Trinity
From: United Kingdom

Hi Neil,

They digest really well for me. I am particular sensitive to foods in general, and give nettles a big yes! The other thing I have noticed is that whenever I have eaten them before (I often add them to soup, or simply steam them) I feel very satisfied and full after eating (which I attribute to the fact that they are very high in beneficial nutrients).

Let me know how you get on if you try them.

Love
Trinity

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 11-05-2007 08:52:26 AM
Nadine
Nadine
From: United Kingdom

Hi Trinity,

Thanks for this, I love nettle tea and will definately be trying this.

Namaste, Nadine

Last edited: 11-05-2007 08:52:37 AM

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 11-05-2007 03:05:30 PM
Trinity
Trinity
From: United Kingdom
Nadine wrote:
Thanks for this, I love nettle tea and will definately be trying this.

Namaste, Nadine

It's great to know that there are other's out there enjoying the benefit of Mother Natures garden :) My husband drinks nettle tea most days too.
I feel a pull to make this stir fry again with dinner tonight...

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 18-09-2007 09:56:48 AM
Helen
Helen
From: United Kingdom

I discovered nettle soup a long time ago, when I lived in Spain!

An armful of young nettles
Potatoes
Onion
Garlic
A little sea salt
Herbs of your choice

Boil it all up together, smooth with a blender and serve with a dollop of natural yoghourt on the top! Absolutely delicious in the winter! :)

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 18-09-2007 01:14:04 PM
Trinity
Trinity
From: United Kingdom

Nettle soup. That sounds delicious!
Thank-you for sharing.

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 20-09-2007 02:10:17 PM
Uglybugly
Uglybugly
From: United Kingdom

Was just wondering - when I was a child I was taught that you pick nettles when they are old and have the flowers on, then they wouldn't sting. I have noticed recently that most recipes call for 'young nettles'. So .... HOW do you pick young nettles without them stinging ? Rubber gloves ? What about washing them etc.

Thanks for your help.

E ;)

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 20-09-2007 02:36:34 PM
Helen
Helen
From: United Kingdom
Uglybugly wrote:
HOW do you pick young nettles without them stinging ? Rubber gloves ? What about washing them etc.
Precisely!! :) Or gardening gloves. Cut them with a good sharp scissors (not too far down the stem) & pop them into a bag.

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