Nettle And Sweet Potato Mash

81/2 oz/250g fresh nettle tips
1 lb/480g sweet potatoes
3 tbs olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
6oz/180g green peas
Black pepper to taste

Pick and wash the nettles (wearing gloves).

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and boil until soft. Mash and set aside.

Boil the nettles in a little water until soft. Remove from water and chop.

Heat the oil in pan or wok and stir-fry the onion until soft. Add the peas, followed by the nettles and the sweet potato. Mix well and season with black pepper and serve. 

Nettle And Sweet Potato Mash - The Health Benefits

Nettles are not simply a humble weed but a powerhouse of nutrients to strengthen the immune system and fortify the body and are particularly good for anyone prone to kidney stones.

One of the causes of kidney stones is the build up of uric acid in the kidney, and nettles have a very beneficial effect, enhancing the ability of the kidneys to excrete uric acid.

Apart from being very beneficial to kidney stone sufferers, nettles enrich and purify the blood to help alleviate circulatory disorders.
Being packed with vital nutrients, nettles promote health and restock depleted tissues and body systems.

Nettles are a gentle, but effective, diuretic and very efficient in the management of disorders of the heart and circulation, toning up blood vessel walls whilst helping to rid the body of excess fluid.

Their ability to cleanse the body of accumulated waste also promotes the healing of chronic skin problems such as eczema. Being rich in iron, nettles are a useful treatment for anemia.