Ingredients

– 2 cups fresh, washed, and dried Ground Elder leaves
– ½ cup toasted nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds)
– 2 cloves garlic, peeled
– ½ cup hard cheese, grated (like Parmesan or aged goat cheese)
– ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

The Making

1. In a food processor, blend Ground Elder leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese until finely chopped.

2. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth and cohesive.

3. Season with salt and pepper, pulse once more to combine.

To Enjoy

– Toss with warm pasta
– Spread on toasted bread
– Serve as a dip or drizzle over grilled vegetables or meat

Let wildness meet your table.
Let taste and tradition grow together, one green leaf at a time.

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At Manua, we honor the deep roots of ancestral plant wisdom. Every offering shared on this platform reflects traditional herbal knowledge and our own lived experience with nature's remedies. However, it is essential to approach wellness with discernment and personal responsibility.

Our products and content are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
All descriptions, including uses and benefits, are provided for educational and informational purposes only, and are based on traditional uses, folk practices, and naturalist perspectives.

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