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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Mint

Mint

The Basics

Mint is an aromatic herb that comes in numerous varieties. Two of the most common varieties include spearmint and peppermint, which both have a refreshing, sweet flavor, and a cool aftertaste.

Storage Tips

If your mint came in a plastic clamshell container, just pop that right in the refrigerator. Your mint should last over a week stored this way. Alternatively, store your mint refrigerated in another type of sealed container.

Or, like many other herbs and veggies that come on a stem, cut the bottom of the mint stems on a diagonal. Place in a tall jar with about an inch of water in the bottom, cover the jar loosely with plastic, and place in the refrigerator. Change the water every few days.

Nutrition

Mint is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. (See more mint nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

10 Easy Ways to Preserve Herbs
Armenian Stuffed Cabbage (Vegetarian)
Basil Mint Pesto
Beet and Quinoa Tabouli
Blackened Red Fish with Vietnamese Mint Noodles
Cabbage Salad with Mint
Crispy Celery Salad
Farfalle carbonara with spring peas and mint
Greek Lentil Salad
Grilled Peaches with Ricotta Cheese
Grilled Zucchini Spears with Mint
Jeffrey Morganthaler's Mojito
Mint Julep
Mint Lassi
Minted Peas & Rice with Feta
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Zucchini and Tomato Stew