Sauteed Stinging Nettles Recipe

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   Wearing thick rubber gloves, clean the nettles by soaking them several times under cold running water, then drain.

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   (Do not touch raw nettles with your bare hands.

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   If you do not have rubber gloves, use tongs to handle the nettles.)

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   Separate the tender leaves from the tough stems, discarding the stems.

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   (Use scissors for this process if you dont have protective rubber gloves.)

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   Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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   Add the shallots and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.

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   Add the garlic and cook until the shallots have softened, about 2 minutes more.

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   Using tongs, add half of the nettles and the water to the pan.

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    Cook, stirring often, until the nettles have begun to wilt, about 2 minutes.

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    Add the remaining nettles and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 3 minutes more.

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    (Add more water a tablespoon at a time if the pan becomes too dry.)

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    Remove the pan from heat.

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    Stir in the lemon zest and juice.

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    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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