06/03/2026
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with herbal goodness. 🌿✨
Nesto (Nettle Pesto) is one of those recipes that surprises people. Friends might think you’re a little bit quirky for eating raw nettles, but one taste usually changes their minds! Simple to make, delicious, and absolutely so good for you, it’s a wonderful way to bring more medicinal plants into everyday meals.
Created by Rosemary Gladstar (), this old-time favorite combines fresh nettles, basil, garlic, olive oil, nuts, and cheese into a rich, flavorful pesto that can be enjoyed on crackers, grains, pasta, soups, or all by itself.
Here’s what makes this recipe so special:
🌿 A delicious way to enjoy fresh nettles
🧄 Made with simple, everyday ingredients
✨ Easy to customize based on flavor and intention
💚 A nutrient-dense recipe that brings medicinal plants to the table
The handout also includes Rosemary Gladstar’s beautiful reflections on nettle, one of her favorite herbs and a plant she has worked with for decades.
👉 Type NESTO26 to get the full Nesto recipe and Rosemary’s Nettle handout.
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