Savory nettle pie

SAVOURY PIE WITH NETTLES RECIPE

THEnettle It is a spontaneous plant that grows everywhere and that we generally avoid because of its stinging power. Yet, did you know that it can turn into a perfect ingredient for the preparation of tasty recipes and tasty? And not only that: it's also a real a panacea for health thanks to its vitamin and mineral content. Nettle is rich in phosphorus, calcium, potassium, iron, vitamins A and C. To reduce its stinging power, just blanch the nettle for a few minutes.

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NETTLE SAVOURY PIE RECIPE

When harvesting the nettle, remember to wear a pair of gloves and pay attention until you immerse the leaves in water. Once blanched, they will lose their stinging power and can be handled without problems.

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SAVOURY PIE WITH NETTLES

We saw together how to prepare the nettle soup, pasta and Meatballs: let's now see how to use this precious plant to prepare a delicious salty cake, ideal for a picnic in the park or the lunch at the office.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SHORT PASTRY

• 250 00 grams of flour
• 125 g butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING

• 300 g cheese
• 300 g of nettles
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Spices to taste

Preparation

• To begin, blanch the nettles for 5 minutes in plenty of salted water.
• Meanwhile, proceed with the preparation of the shortcrust pastryMix all the ingredients until smooth and homogeneous. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about half an hour.
• Meanwhile, squeeze the nettles well, place them in the blender with the ricotta and salt and blend until you obtain a cream.
• Roll out the pastry Using a rolling pin, flour your work surface to prevent the pastry from sticking. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Take a baking dish and cover it with baking paper, roll out the pastry, pour in the nettle and ricotta cream and bake for about 25 minutes, until a crust appears on the surface.

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