Oregon's native plants offer a unique array of flavors and uses that can be incorporated into various recipes. Here are a few top-rated Oregon native plant recipes:
1. Nettle Soup:
Ingredients:
Young nettle leaves (use gloves when handling)
Onion, chopped
Potato, peeled and diced
Vegetable or chicken broth
Olive oil or butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: cream or coconut milk
Instructions:
Start by blanching the nettle leaves in boiling water for a minute to remove the stinging hairs. Drain and rinse them.
In a pot, sauté chopped onion in olive oil or butter until translucent.
Add diced potato and sauté for a few more minutes.
Pour in enough vegetable or chicken broth to cover the potatoes, and bring to a simmer.
Add the blanched nettle leaves and cook until the potatoes are tender.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Add cream or coconut milk if desired.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the nettle soup hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly cracked black pepper.
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