How to Freeze Herbs
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
21 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Freeze Herbs
Description
The freezing process starts with rinsing and drying fresh herbs thoroughly to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn. For the olive oil method, chopped herbs are packed into ice cube trays and covered with olive oil before freezing. These cubes can be added directly to hot dishes, allowing both the herb and oil to melt into the recipe. Alternatively, whole herbs can be frozen on a baking sheet before transferring to airtight containers or bags, which is ideal when oil is not desired.
Both methods maintain the flavor and aroma of herbs for up to six months, providing an accessible way to enjoy seasonal herbs year-round. The olive oil method is convenient for sautés and cooked dishes, while freezing herbs without oil works well for garnishes and cold preparations.
The notes emphasize proper storage to maintain quality and suggest using the herbs directly from the freezer without thawing to reduce degradation.
Ingredients
- dill
- cilantro
- basil fresh
- rosemary fresh
- parsley
- thyme dried
- olive oil for cut herbs
Instructions
Cut Herbs in Olive Oil
- Rinse the herbs, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Chop the herbs, and place them into an ice cube tray
- Pour olive oil to cover the herb and fill up the ice cube.
- Place the ice cube tray into the freezer. Once solid, remove the herb cubes from the tray and store in a ziploc bag for up to 6 months.
- To use, simply add the amount of herbs required by a recipe straight to a skillet or thaw first if adding to a cold dish, like a pasta salad.
Herbs On stem Without Olive Oil
- Rinse the herbs, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Place herbs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the herbs into an airtight container or freezer-safe ziploc bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
- To use, simply remove the herbs one sprig at a time and add to recipes.
Notes
- Frozen herbs stored in airtight containers last up to 6 months while retaining usable flavor.
- Herb and olive oil cubes can be added directly to hot dishes without thawing.
- Freeze whole herbs without oil on a single layer then store in bags to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1146IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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