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ROCHESTER, Minn. — My garden is popping with herbs. Like other veggies, herbs are packed with heart-healthy compounds, such as polyphenols.
Researchers from the University of Alberta published a review paper on herbs in the journal Genes and Nutrition. They note that polyphenol-rich herbs help fight diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and arthritis. And herbs, including thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage, basil, mint, parsley and dill have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
Both dried and fresh herbs can be healthy. Fresh herbs are delicious, especially when in season. But sometimes they don't last very long. Freezing them in ice cube trays will help them lasts weeks to months.
Here's how to freeze herbs for later use:
- Rinse herbs and pat dry. Keep different herbs separate.
- Chop each type of herb.
- Fill ice cube tray molds with chopped herbs .
- Pour in either a bit of water or olive oil.
- Freeze.
- Once frozen you can pop them out of the ice cube trays and into a freezer bag.
Use the herb ice cubes for drink and food recipes.
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