How to Freeze Herbs
October 11, 2022
Herbs are the most versatile culinary workhorses in the garden. Besides adding flavor to meals from pasta primavera to Thai curry, fresh herbs can be used as a garnish, made into spice blends, or even tucked into smoothies. If you have a giant crop of basil or your thyme is creeping into the “too much” category, it can be tough to avoid wasting these delicious plants. So, can you freeze fresh herbs for later? Absolutely.
With just an old-fashioned ice cube tray and one simple pantry staple, you can turn almost any fresh herb into a delicious flavor cube ready to be used later. The key to preserving all that spicy, herbaceous flavor is our quality-tested Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which solidifies into buttery yellow ice cubes that last up to a year inside an airtight container in the freezer (or about nine months if you’re adding herbs).
Mix and match your herbs together to make spice blends, or substitute Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil—which has a higher smoke point—if you plan to cook your cubes at higher temperatures. You can also create a fun, interactive dinner for the kids by using fun shaped ice cube molds, like stars or dinosaurs. Not only do Olive Oil Herb Cubes stop fresh herbs like basil from discoloring in the cold, they avoid unnecessary food waste and provide delicious flavor for your future meals.
How to Freeze Herbs
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Educational
Servings
12-20
Prep Time
10 minutes
Freezing herbs in olive oil is a simple, delicious way to reduce food waste with in-season herbs. This easy kitchen hack not only keeps your farmers market herb finds fresh, it also adds a hint of herb-infused flavor to everyday recipes.
Ingredients
Directions
Clean, prep and mince your fresh herbs.
- Clean and dry your ice tray. Sprinkle about a ¼ tsp of the herb into the bottom of each square.
- Pour Primal Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil into each square until it’s about ¾ full.
Tightly cover the tray with plastic wrap or a cover, and place into the freezer.
When you’re ready, remove a cube and pop it into a pan!
Recipe Note
Not sure how to use your olive oil herb cubes? Here’s some inspo to get you started:
- Pop a cube or two into a hot pan along with potatoes for a herbed breakfast skillet.
- Melt the cube down in a skillet and dip your favorite gluten-free bread.
- Add a cube to sautéed veggies and stir-fry dishes.
- Top your favorite hot pasta with a cube or two before adding marinara sauce for a flavor boost.
How to Freeze Herbs
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Educational
Servings
12-20
Prep Time
10 minutes
Freezing herbs in olive oil is a simple, delicious way to reduce food waste with in-season herbs. This easy kitchen hack not only keeps your farmers market herb finds fresh, it also adds a hint of herb-infused flavor to everyday recipes.
Ingredients
Directions
Clean, prep and mince your fresh herbs.
- Clean and dry your ice tray. Sprinkle about a ¼ tsp of the herb into the bottom of each square.
- Pour Primal Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil into each square until it’s about ¾ full.
Tightly cover the tray with plastic wrap or a cover, and place into the freezer.
When you’re ready, remove a cube and pop it into a pan!
Recipe Note
Not sure how to use your olive oil herb cubes? Here’s some inspo to get you started:
- Pop a cube or two into a hot pan along with potatoes for a herbed breakfast skillet.
- Melt the cube down in a skillet and dip your favorite gluten-free bread.
- Add a cube to sautéed veggies and stir-fry dishes.
- Top your favorite hot pasta with a cube or two before adding marinara sauce for a flavor boost.
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