Nettle stew with sour cream and garlic

This nettle stew is a seasonal spring dish. This recipe can be served both as a main course and as a side dish. When nettles start to appear, they should not be missing from any kitchen. Nettles are packed with vitamins (like basil), especially iron. This dish can also be adapted for fasting by omitting the egg and sour cream. It’s a good idea to enjoy nettle stew at least once or twice a year. Our bodies need all the vitamins and minerals they provide.

Even the broth left after boiling nettles is highly nutritious. It is often used in treatments for hair, rheumatism, and other common ailments.

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Nettle stew with sour cream and garlic

This recipe for nettle stew combines fresh nettles with garlic, sour cream, and a touch of egg to create a flavorful and nutritious dish. It's easy to prepare, perfect for spring, and can be served as a main course or a side dish. Simple, healthy, and delicious!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main courses, Side Dish

Cuisine Romanian

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Equipment

1 pot

1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 kg nettles
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 150 g sour cream
• ▢ 5 garlic cloves
• ▢ 1 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil

Instructions

 

• Sort the nettles, removing any impurities, and wash them thoroughly in cold water. Drain them well.
• Once drained, place the nettles in boiling water and let them cook until they reduce in volume. Once cooked, set them aside.
• Peel the cloves of garlic, wash them well, and finely chop them. Sauté the garlic briefly in a small amount of oil until fragrant.
• Add the well-drained nettles to the pan with the garlic and stir continuously to combine.
• Toward the end, add the cream and the two beaten eggs. Stir everything thoroughly for a few minutes until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
• This stew pairs wonderfully with fried eggs.

  Enjoy your meal!

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Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 1762mgFiber: 35gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10408IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2462mgIron: 9mg

Keyword traditional

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