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saving herbs

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Sherry Peyton
@SherryPeyton
Las Cruces, NM

If you have run out of ways to save fresh herbs and always ended up throwing rotted ones away after using less than half, here's a trick that really works! Never waste you money again!

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Ingredients For saving herbs

  • 1 bunch
    herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chives, sage, etc.
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil (or as needed)

How To Make saving herbs

  • 1
    Chop herbs as you normally would for use. Place in a bowl. Add extra-virgin olive oil. Just enough to coat. Stir.
  • 2
    Using a small flat dish (cake pan, pie, or similar, and line with plastic wrap. Place herbs in pan and spread to about 1/4 around the pan.
  • 3
    Place in freezer and leave until frozen. Bring the surrounding plastic wrap around to cover and place into a plastic freezer bag.
  • 4
    Break off pieces as needed in recipes. The herbs will "melt" out in a few seconds. Great for parsley and cilantro, but can be used for anything.
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