How to Freeze Basil
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1kcal
This complete guide on how to freeze basil is such a life saver! This tutorial shows you the tricks and technique for the EASIEST way to freeze fresh basil. No pesto making required!
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring 1-2 cups of water to a boil. Tip: You can do this in the microwave in a glass measuring cup. Heat on high for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a small bowl with ice and cold water.
- Add the basil leaves to the boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Remove leaves with a slotted spoon and immediately place in ice bath.
- Arranged the basil on a clean dish towel or paper towels and press until dry.
- Stack the leaves up on top of each other and roll the basil up into a cigar like shape. Pressing out any excess water as you roll.
- Place the basil roll a small ziploc bag or a freezer-safe container and freeze.
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Notes
Frozen basil will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg