Nettles are springing up on menus across the city right now with chefs putting their gloves on to grab the first greens of the season which are treasured for their grassy, nutty flavours. Nettles are renowned for their healthy properties; they're great to eat if you're anaemic, nettles have four times the amount of iron than spinach and seven times more calcium. If you've never tried them before - don't worry, the cooking process neutralizes the plant's sting. In no particular order, here are the Vancouver restaurants where you can eat and drink nettles right now.
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