How to Freeze Basil Leaves

Basil is a flavorful herb that is often used in Italian dishes. Pesto sauce, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and tomato salad are tastier with the addition of fresh basil. You can purchase fresh basil from many food stores, but it is well worth it for you to grow basil in your garden when the weather permits it. It’s a good idea to grow a lot of basil so you can freeze it and have basil at your fingertips whenever you want to cook with it as once the cold weather sets in, fresh basil is hard to find in the stores. To freeze basil, apply these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Large freezer bag or two

Instructions

1. Carefully pull basil leaves off of stem one-by-one, and place in a colander.

2. Rinse the leaves thoroughly under cool water.

3. Spread out enough paper towels to dry basil leaves on.

4. Place all of the washed basil leaves on the paper towels and allow them to completely dry.

5. Carefully fill freezer bag with basil leaves and tightly close bag. Store basil in freezer and use whenever you need some basil.

6. Store basil in freezer and use whenever you need some basil.How to Make Basil Oil – www.ehow.com

Resources

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