Fresh herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor and nutrition to dishes without adding extra salt. Today, we will discuss 5 ways to use fresh herbs to make homemade recipes delicious. Maybe you will be even be inspired to start growing your own herbs!

5 Ways To Use Fresh Herbs

1. Parsley: Parsley is light, fresh, and can be used to flavor dishes at the end of preparation. Try sprinkling chopped parsley on pasta and fish dishes right before serving. Parsley is also great to add flavor to tomato sauces and soups without adding salt.

2. Mint: Mint is sweet, cool, and adds delicious flavor to fruit. Try adding it to your water for an extra flavor boost. You can also use mint to flavor yogurt, fruit and salads without any extra sugar. Try it with watermelon!

3. Cinnamon: Another sweet spice, cinnamon adds delicious flavor to baked goods like cookies, cakes and breads. Cut down on sugar and use cinnamon. Sprinkle it on yogurt, granola and nuts for more flavor.

4. Rosemary: Rosemary is strong and woodsy. Try grilling shrimp, vegetables and chicken with rosemary sprigs. It is delicious baked into bread and use a small amount to flavor meats and vegetables.

5. Basil: Basil is another herb best added to dishes right before serving. Try adding it to pasta, pasta sauce, salads and fresh tomatoes.

Expand your cooking repertoire and gain nutritional goodness by adding fresh herbs to your diet. At KareBoost Health, we believe that your healthy lifestyle can be accessible and enjoyable. Set up a free consultation to learn more!

Karen L. Leibowitz, MD
Health and Medical Coach
KareBoost Health