Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 3 votes

Chiffonade Cut

It is easy to Chiffonade Cut leafy greens to add color and flavor to any dish. Simply roll leaves tightly then slice them with a knife to the size you need.

Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 2 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch basil or other leafy vegetable

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Break a few basil leaves off right where they meet the stem.
  2. Layer anywhere from 3-5 leaves into a stack on a cutting board, one placed directly on top of the other.
  3. To get really long strips roll the leaves up from the stem end. For shorter slices, roll the leaves starting on the longer side of the leaf. Try to make the roll as tight as possible.
  4. Using a well-sharpened chef’s knife, make cuts roughly ⅛ to 1/16-inch apart, perpendicular to the length of the roll. Use a circular motion while cutting to ensure the delicate leaves get cut all of the way through.
  5. Repeat this process with the remaining leaves until you have a chiffonade of basil.

Notes

  • To Prep-Ahead: Depending on the leaf you're cutting, you can slice them up to 1 to 2 days ahead of time.
  • To Store: Keep leftover sliced leaves in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Any longer and the leaves will start wilting.
  • To Freeze: While you can freeze chiffonade cut leaves, they will lose their texture when they thaw.

Nutrition Information

Calories 2kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 0.2g (0%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 0.3mg (0%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.02g (0%) Vitamin A 422IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2

% Daily Value*

Calories 2kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 0.2g 0%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 0.3mg 0%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.02g 0%
Vitamin A 422IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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