Food saving tips: Storing and using fresh herbs
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Fresh herbs give vibrant, deep flavor to many dishes. Learn how to cook with and store herbs to make the most of their flavor profiles.
Storing Fresh Herbs
- Basil – Trim the stems, place in a glass of water and loosely cover with a plastic bag. Leave on the counter and change the water daily. Do not refrigerate.
- Herbs other than basil – store loosely wrapped in a slightly damp cloth and breathable bag in the refrigerator.
Pro Tip: Fresh herbs can be chopped up, mixed with a bit of olive oil or melted butter, and frozen in ice cube trays for future use. They can also be “flash dried” in the microwave. Visit SaveTheFood.com/Storage for more details on freezing and reviving herbs.
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
- Add herbs like thyme, oregano and sage, to soups, stews and braises.
- Chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, basil and dill are great finishing touches on salads, sauces, soups (and pretty much any dish).
- Need to use up cilantro? Try making a simple cilantro stem green sauce.
- Wrinkly herbs? Try the easily adaptable scraps falafel.
Posted on Monday, June 1, 2020 - 10:47 a.m.