Difference between revisions of "Freeze Basil"

{{fa}}Basil is a rich source of nutrients and adds amazing flavor and scent to a number of dishes, from Caprese Salad to Chicken Parmesan.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/basil-herb.html</ref> Freezing fresh basil allows you to keep it on hand for your favorite recipes all year round. To freeze basil, blanch the leaves, flash freeze them separately, then combine and freeze them long-term in an airtight, freezer-safe container. If you don't need to preserve individual leaves, you can also freeze basil without blanching and flash freezing it, or you can freeze basil in puréed form.

{{fa}}Basil is a rich source of nutrients and adds amazing flavor and scent to a number of dishes, from Caprese Salad to Chicken Parmesan.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/basil-herb.html</ref> Freezing fresh basil allows you to keep it on hand for your favorite recipes all year round. To freeze basil, blanch the leaves, flash freeze them separately, then combine and freeze them long-term in an airtight, freezer-safe container. If you don't need to preserve individual leaves, you can also freeze basil without blanching and flash freezing it, or you can freeze basil in puréed form.

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