5 | 10 | 71 |
Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
Prep | Cook | Servings |
5 min | 5 min | 4 |
6 gm | Nettle (Dried leaves and stems (as needed (see note))) |
3 cube(s) | Ice cubes (as needed) |
4 tbsp | Honey (or maple syrup for Vegan option) |
1/2 lemon wedge | Preserved lemon (1/8 chunk per serving) |
4 cup | Water (optional; sparkling) |
Quick Tips:
It's ok to eyeball this recipe and is versatile depending on preferred flavours.
Use caution when working with nettles as it has a stinging effect on bare skin.
Nettle will no longer sting you if you prepare them by doing any of the following: cook them, crush the needles, let them wilt, dehydrate them, or blend them into a sauce/paste/smoothie.
Stinging Nettle is high in antioxidants and has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.
Today, many people use it to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate.