Dessertsīecause chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven, desserts and sweet treats are where mint really shines.
#MINT LEAVES EDIBLE FREE#
Noodle lovers will enjoy soba noodles with vegetables and mint while gluten free and raw foodies can enjoy these guilt-free cucumber mint noodles with ginger dressing. Play around and see what works for you, or keep it simple and try a creamy avocado pasta with mint or this tasty lemon, mint, pea and garlic pasta. Summertime pasta and noodle dishes can all benefit from the addition of fresh mint – bringing their light and sweet flavors to a new level.
Mint works in some sandwiches too – like a crisp English cucumber sandwich or a feta cheese filled pita bread. Of course, more traditional mint inspired salad recipes include this delicious tabbouleh or a feta, lime and mint dish. Mint is an often neglected herb when it comes to adding a kick to salads or sandwiches – but it really does deliver! It’s delicious chopped up with other greens, and always works with tomato or cucumber.įor something a little more adventurous, try this fresh spring salad with quinoa, corn and mint or a lemony potato salad. In addition to drizzling mint infused oils or vinegars on your meals, or pairing them with a minty sauce, why not add fresh mint leaves directly to your dish?īe inspired by these Moroccan mint roasted vegetables or these delicious chargrilled vegetables with mint and feta cheese. It’s ideal for flavoring all manner of meat or vegetable dishes. Many Indian dishes will pair exceptionally well with a cucumber and mint raita, or this mint chutney.įor a new take on a classic, whip up a mint pesto using parsley, garlic, lemon and oil. For a classic English flavor, try this traditional mint sauce with roast lamb. Mint plays the starring role in some delicious sauces and dips. Refreshing and crisp, a chilled watermelon and mint soup is ideal for patio parties, as is this cucumber and mint version. While mint isn’t the first herb most of us would turn to when flavoring broth, it can enliven some fantastic summer soups.Ī fresh, creamy and healthy pea and mint soup is always a winner while orange, carrot and mint make a more surprising but equally delicious combination. Pair the sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint in this lively dressing or try a raspberry variation for summer salads. A lightly flavored mint oil – like this one – is idea for drizzling over salads, fresh fish, rice or vegetable dishes. Preserving its flavor through a simple vinegar or oil infusion is one of the most convenient ways to use up mint leaves.Īpple cider vinegar and peppercorns work with mint in this pungent vinegar that’s perfect in salad dressings or homemade flavored mayonnaise. Some of the more popular culinary uses of mint include: 1. This sweet, zingy and refreshing herb can impart some serious flavor to a dish. Here are some fantastic ways to use your beautifully fragrant mint leaves: As a Food: Mint sprigs will keep for a few days in water, and the leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days, although it’s best to use them immediately or preserve them by freezing or air-drying. You can harvest one mint plant two or three times in one growing season. If your plant is growing outdoors, then right before it starts to flower, cut the stems to one inch from the ground. Pick off the leaves as you need them, remembering to harvest no more than one third of the entire plant at any one time until the end of season.
Not only will you be encouraging the herb to fill out, but young leaves have more flavor than the older ones.
Keep your mint plant at its best by frequently harvesting small amounts of the leaves for your culinary and medicinal uses. Here’s everything you need to know about harvesting and using homegrown mint. Never fear though, your bounty need not go to waste! Mint can, however, be a little invasive and spreads quickly – so don’t be surprised if you end up with an abundance of this zesty herb at the end of the growing season. Delightfully fragrant and relatively low maintenance, mint is a joy to grow – earning its place in any kitchen herb garden.
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