About the ingredient mint leaves. Including 667 recipes with mint leaves, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of mint. Fresh mint is usually preferred over dried mint when storage of the mint is not a problem. The leaves have a pleasant warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste.
Mint leaves are used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams. In Middle Eastern cuisine, mint is used on lamb dishes, while in British cuisine and American cuisine, mint sauce andmint jelly are used, respectively.
Mint is a necessary ingredient in Touareg tea, a popular tea in northern African and Arab countries.
Alcoholic drinks sometimes feature mint for flavor or garnish, such as the Mint Julep and the Mojito. Crème de menthe is a mint-flavored liqueurused in drinks such as the grasshopper.
Mint essential oil and menthol are extensively used as flavorings in breath fresheners, drinks, antiseptic mouth rinses, toothpaste, chewing gum,desserts, and candies.
Mint leaves are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Mint leaves are a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
Amount | Weight |
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2 tbsp | 11 grams |
In Chinese: | 薄荷叶 | |
British (UK) term: | ||
en français: | feuilles de menthe | |
en español: | hojas de menta |
There are 667 recipes that contain this ingredient.
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Minted Split and Fresh Pea Soup recipe
Fresh Garden Mint Ice Cream recipe
Cold Minted Pea Soup recipe
Very easy vegetarian recipe that highlight the sweetness and crispness of sugar snap peas.
Fresh Tabouli recipe
This easy and simple recipe also came out delicious. Lemon juice added a touch of refreshing taste, and the overall flavour was well balanced. Giving this dish a five star.
Montreal's Tabbouleh Salad recipe
Quick, easy and refreshing. Serve this tasty and light side dish with any your favorite meat dishes.
A quick and easy side dish that can be served with any Indian or hot main dish helps cool down the spiciness and bring the refreshing taste.
A quick and easy side dish that can be served with any Indian or hot main dish helps cool down the spiciness and bring the refreshing taste.
It tasted very refreshing and flavorful. The leftover was kept in the fridge and had it for brunch today, even better.
Quinoa Tabouli recipe
Middle Eastern Kebabs recipe
Minty Lambs Burgers recipe
Refreshing Bulgar salad with garbanzo beans (chickpeas).
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Pineapple Smoothie recipe
Creamy cheesecake bars with fresh raspberries and a chocolate crust.
Delicious pork chops are seared in a hot skillet, sugar snap peas are cooked in a flavorful broth, which makes this one-skillet meal that's quick, easy to prepare and perfect for a week day dinner.
Cold Yogurt Gazpacho recipe
I put it on lettuce, eat it with pita chips, or serve it with meat. Always have some plump kalamatas on hand when eating it. So delicious to dunk them in the sauce.
A fresh and tasty combination of salty, juicy and sweet perfect for a hot day, especially served in the watermelon shell.
Store-bought ice cream can never beat homemade ice cream, such as this chocolate fresh mint ice cream. It tastes minty-chocolaty, silky and rich. You won't believe it's actually made with 1% milk.