The Benefits Of Freezing Fresh Herbs With Olive Oil

Fresh herbs are wonderful resources in a kitchen. In addition to their medicinal properties, they also undeniably add flavor to a stew or everyday dish. In this article we will talk about the benefits of freezing fresh herbs with olive oil.

The main problem with having fresh herbs is to make them last longer.

Many fresh herbs are destroyed soon after you buy them, unless you have a garden full of thyme, mint, basil and rosemary.

Do not throw them away. In this article we will suggest a good idea. If you freeze your favorite herbs with a little bit of olive oil,  then you will get a wonderful ingredient for cooking.

Below we will explain how to do it. We will also tell you about the benefits that this has. It is a very useful idea that one can apply daily!

If I freeze my fresh herbs, will they lose their properties?

We are all aware that most plants and vegetables retain most of their nutritional value if we consume them when they are fresh.

However, there are many ways to  consume fragrant herbs without losing their nutritional value.

• We can consume fragrant herbs (for example, oregano and basil) in dried form.
• Essential oils are another excellent way to apply them.
• Something like combining them with olive oil can also increase their nutritional value.

Freezing them does not change their composition or their original nutritional value at all.

Can you freeze olive oil?

This is another question that many of us have asked ourselves. So the answer is that 

• However, one should remember that olive oil should be ingested the same day as it is thawed.
• If you put it in the fridge, freeze it again or leave olive oil that has already been thawed out to be able to consume it another day, then it  will no longer be edible or healthy.

Olive oil consists almost exclusively of oleic acid and it begins to solidify at 4 degrees Celsius.

• At 0 degrees Celsius, small lumps will begin to form in it.
• This is a completely natural process that does not involve any risks.
• Freezing does not affect its content and it retains its omega-3 fatty acids and its wonderful antioxidants in perfect condition.

Benefits of freezing fresh herbs with olive oil

Freezing is a simple, healthy and effective way to preserve the nutritional value of both olive oil and fragrant herbs.

If you are still not convinced, be aware of all the things that this “trick” can do for your health:

• It is a natural remedy for weight loss. Its healthy fats and essential oils make us feel full and help us digest food.
• Olive oil mixed with rosemary has an anti-inflammatory effect,  which is excellent against pain caused by arthritis.
• In addition, combining olive oil with sage helps to treat cramps.
• Olive oil mixed with fragrant herbs such as basil, thyme and rosemary  helps strengthen our immune system.
• If you suffer from indigestion, flatulence or heartburn, you can try combining olive oil with mint leaves. This forms a tasty and excellent remedy.

How to freeze fresh herbs with olive oil

The first thing to do is choose the most appropriate fresh herbs. Chamomile and dandelion are not good to freeze.

Stronger herbs with greater antioxidant powers will work better. For example, we will suggest the following herbs below. We will also tell you everything you need to freeze your herbs with olive oil.

You need it

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Oregano
• Peppermint
• Sage
• Fennel
• An ice cube tray
• Extra virgin olive oil (enough to fill the ice cube tray)
• Plastic foil

How to prepare it

• Once you have selected the fresh herbs,  rinse them and cut them into smaller pieces. The idea is that they should fit every room in the ice cube tray.
• Then they get into the rooms in the ice cube tray.
• Once all the fresh herbs have arrived in each room, pour extra virgin olive oil into the rooms. It is very easy.
• Then cover the ice cube tray with plastic wrap. It will help preserve them better. Eventually they get in the freezer.

The next day , one’s ice cubes of herbs and olive oil are ready. One can use his imagination and take advantage of these wonderful ingredients filled with nutritional value.

You can use these ice cubes in stews, purees, soups. Or you can spread them on a piece of bread for breakfast.

Are you convinced?