Guest guest Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I use cilantro for guacamole, fresh salsa and black bean salsa. It is added on to of some lentil soup in your bowl. I also add it sometimes to potato salad and potato soup. Mint is good added to smoothies. Either blended in it or chopped up on top of it. Add a spring of it to a glass of ice tea. Put whole leaves in water in ice cube trays to freeze and use in tea or lemonade. Mint is good added to tabouli, jellies, peas, carrots and fruit salad. Basil Mint Orange Pesto 1 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed 1 cup fresh mint leaves, firmly packed 1/2 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup olive oil (or more) salt and pepper to taste In a processor, blend first 6 ingredients until almost smooth. With machine running, gradually add olive oil; process until smooth. If pesto is dry, mix in more oil by spoonfuls. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using.) Mint Strawberry Smoothie 1 c. Strawberries, fresh or frozen 1 t.. coarsley chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2. c. Orange Juice 1/2 Vanilla Yogurt Blend together in a blender until smooth. Green Bean Salad with Mint 1½ pounds fresh green beans 1 garlic clove ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup each: toasted walnuts*,chopped ¼ cup white wine vinegar red onion and crumbled feta cheese ½ teaspoon salt Wash beans and trim ends; cut into halves or thirds. Parboil by dropping into boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water 5 minutes; drain and chill. Combine oil, mint leaves, vinegar, salt, garlic and pepper in food processor or blender and process 20 seconds; set aside. Place beans in large glass bowl and top with toasted walnuts, red onion and feta. Pour dressing over salad and toss before serving. Best if made 2 hours ahead of time or the day before to develop flavors. Makes 6 to 8 servings. * Place walnuts on cookie sheet or in shallow pan and broil in oven until browned and aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning once or twice. Yogurt Cucumber Sauce Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup diced (1/4-inch) cucumber 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cucumber-Yogurt-Mint Soup Instructions In a medium-size bowl, mix all the ingredients. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve at once. a.. 1 large cucumber b.. 1 8-ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt c.. 1 tablespoon lime juice d.. 1 teaspoon honey e.. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin f.. 1/4 teaspoon salt g.. 2 tablespoons milk (optional) h.. 1/3 cup snipped fresh mint i.. Fresh mint sprigs Directions 1. Peel the cucumber, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Cut cucumber into 1/2-inch-thick slices. 2. In a blender container or food processor combine cucumber, yogurt, lime juice, honey, cumin, and salt. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Blend in milk, if desired. Stir in snipped mint. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Makes 4 side-dish servings Here are several more ideas of what to do with your mint. http://www.herbalgardens.com/archives/herb-monthly-archive/mint.html http://www.recipezaar.com/203296 Enjoy, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 thanks! this will keep me busy for awhile Carmen , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: I use cilantro for guacamole, fresh salsa and black bean salsa. It is added on to of some lentil soup in your bowl. I also add it sometimes to potato salad and potato soup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 You're very welcome. I added some cilantro to my bruschetta that we made tonight for dinner....... It was excellent. Judy - Carmen Tinker Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:17 PM Re: Mint and Cilantro - Uses thanks! this will keep me busy for awhile Carmen , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: I use cilantro for guacamole, fresh salsa and black bean salsa. It is added on to of some lentil soup in your bowl. I also add it sometimes to potato salad and potato soup................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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