20 Spring Recipes For Those Who Favor Heartier Meals

If you've ever been "bitten" by a leaf while walking in the woods, then chances are you were stung by a nettle plant. Though this vengeful plant is a nuisance while hiking, it can be a friendly green vegetable in the kitchen. More and more chefs are braving the nettle's brutal stingers to incorporate them into dishes and sauces, and for good reason. When handled correctly — with gloves — the stinging nettle can add a fresh, peppery bite (or sting, perhaps?) to any dish, like this pasta with almonds and feta.

Get the recipe: pasta and nettles, almonds, and feta