in

"Spinach" from nasturtium leaves

Spread the love

Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 6 handfuls of nasturtium leaves, tender
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • some nutmeg
  • some salt and pepper from the mill

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Trim the nasturtium leaves and remove the stems. Roughly chop the leaves, wash them, and let them drain slightly; do not spin dry. The leaves should remain slightly moist. Peel the shallots and finely dice them. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the shallots until translucent. Add the chopped leaves, let them wilt, and sauté briefly. Add the cream and sauté briefly. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Finally, stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Facebook Comments

Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

Robert's spaghetti with a tomato and tuna sauce

Tomato salad with avocado and mozzarella