Basil Chiffonade

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 serving

  • Calories

    1 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    French

Basil Chiffonade

Easy basil chiffonade technique to cut your basil (and other leafy green vegetables and herbs) into delicious thin strips for maximum flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch other leafy green vegetables optional
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Instructions

  1. Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and lay them out on a soft towel.
  2. On a cutting board, stack the leaves with the largest one at the bottom, and the smallest one at the top - all the stem sides and the tip sides should be aligned. I typically do about 5 to 6 leaves at once.
  3. Then, roll the basil leaves into a tight cylinder. I typically do this along the longest side (so from bottom to top) so you'll get longer slices. You can also roll side to side.
  4. Using a sharp knife (typically the section closest to your handle) - slice them from right to left (or left to right) into tight curls. Loosen up the curls and your chiffonade is ready!

Notes

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  • This recipe also works with other green leafy vegetables and herbs - most commonly, mint, French sorrel, spinach, and arugula. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 127IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 127IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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