Nettle & Goat Cheese Filo Rolls

Stinging nettles might sound intimidating at first blush. They do sting after all. But this can easily be overcome by wearing a pair of gloves and blanching the nettles for 20 seconds. The barbs that sting you will soften and become limp, making them harmless to handle once cooked. I find most of my nettles at farmers’ markets, my backyard, or in the fields at Green Gulch Farm, though if you have a difficult time finding this pesky plant, you can easily substitute spinach or kale instead.</