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How to Freeze Herbs

Learn how to freeze fresh herbs with two methods: cut herbs with oil and herbs on stems without oil - limit waste with these time saving tips
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 21kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

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

Storage: Store the frozen herbs in the freezer for up to 6 months and use as desired in recipes without thawing.
Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1146IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg