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Dried Herbs

Dried Herbs

Learn how to dry and use herbs in your cooking. Dried Herbs can be used in a variety of recipes, like soups, casseroles and pasta dishes.
Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Drying Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 100 leaves fresh basil

Instructions

  • Remove fresh basil leaves from the stems. Rinse and dry them on a paper towel. Place the leaves on a baking rack (or parchment paper) set on a baking sheet.
    Dried Herbs
  • Bake in a low temperature oven for one hour. My oven's lowest setting is 170 degrees, so that is what I use. Do not dry your basil leaves in the microwave, as this can cause a fire.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow to cool. Place the whole dried leaves in an airtight container.
    Dried Basil
  • Crumble the leaves to release their intense flavors before adding them to your favorite dishes.

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan
  • 1 large wire rack, or parchment paper

Notes

You can use this method of drying herbs with any large leaf herb, such as basil, oregano, sage, mint and parsley. For herbs with smaller leaves, simply dry the leaves while still on the stems.
Pasta dishes with a tomato-based sauce, are enhanced by the addition of dried basil. The basil's peppery, earthy flavor shines through and makes the dish so flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2638IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg