Fresh Herbs!

Remykins · 07-03-2009, 02:37 PM

ok, i have a overflowing garden of herbs... i usually mix them with tomatoes and eat it raw but my tomatoes are not ripe yet....

Kitchen is under remodel, so now food processor.... I do have a stove and oven, microwave and thats about it. The garden needs to be trimmed, before i went low carb i used to make pasta... well ya.

Ideas pleas!!!!

stargirl21 · 07-03-2009, 02:47 PM

You can make "pasta" using zucchini. Just use a vegetable peeler and make long strips from the zucchini. Steam in the microwave for a few mins and top with sauce. It is really yummy.

Stuff chicken breasts with moz. cheese and basil.

Make a chimichurri sauce for steak. Chimichurri Recipe : Recipezaar

Sarabellbeth · 07-03-2009, 02:54 PM

I wrap my fresh basil with fresh mozzarella cheese. Most people add tomatoes as well but I despise tomatoes so I just eat it plan.

I generally use my rosemary when cooking pork. I buy a pork roast and stuff it w/ garlic and Rosemary.

shykins · 07-04-2009, 02:44 AM

put them in the freezer for the leaner times either in a bag or icecube trays in water

when they come back out u cant use them for pretty things like salads etc but fine for cooking stews, casseroles etc

Gnossienne · 07-04-2009, 03:34 AM

They keep well in the freezer if you julienne/chop them up.

Do you have a mortar and pestle you could masticate them with?

The very first pesto I ever made was with a variety of fresh herbs from my parent's garden - and I wasn't even sure what they all were! I stuck them all in the blender with some oil, garlic cloves and parmesan - and to date, it was the best pesto I've ever had. That was over 15 years ago

You could try deep-frying some of them and sprinkling with sea salt.

Remember to dry some, too!

I'd probably make little bouquet garni for future use, and dry or freeze those as well.

BikerAng · 07-04-2009, 11:45 AM

If you have a dehydrator you can dehydrate them. You could also make herbed butter for veggies (super yum!). Pesto is also yummy over chicken and uses a bunch of herbs.

kellyterp · 07-05-2009, 07:19 AM

If you have oregano, basil, and parsley, this is a great recipe to use up a bunch. Obviously, use dreamfields or sauteed cabbage as a substitute for regular penne pasta!

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tomato, diced
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. (Add meat, if desired, at this time.) Heat through, toss with cooked pasta and serve.

kellyterp · 07-05-2009, 07:21 AM

One more note: you could probably sub any herbs for the herbs in the recipe i just posted. i think i might try making this with just the basil...

creativelc · 07-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Herbs are very tasty when added to salads also. Choose your favorites, and use them as greens.

Cap57 · 07-07-2009, 08:12 AM

I make an easy version of chicken Kiev by pounding out chicken breasts till thin, dredging them in beaten egg, and frying them in a butter/evoo mixture till done. Top them with herb-butter sauce, which is a stick of butter melted, to which you add a generous handful each of chopped chives and parsley. Add salt to taste if you used unsalted butter. It's one of our faves!

MariaMaria · 07-07-2009, 10:21 AM

My husband made delicious roasted chicken thighs the other day with chopped fresh oregano and fresh lemon juice. He also added some fresh tarragon to frozen brussel sprouts before microwaving them -- tasty!

Just as Creative LC mentioned, I love fresh herbs added to salad. Goat cheese wrapped in a large basil leaf is great, maybe with half a kalamata olive as a surprise -- makes a tasty appetizer.

I also love fresh herbs in an omelet.

07-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
Remykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 1,033 Gallery: Remykins Stats: 125/120 WOE: Low carb, JUDDD Start Date: May 6th 2009	Fresh Herbs! ok, i have a overflowing garden of herbs... i usually mix them with tomatoes and eat it raw but my tomatoes are not ripe yet.... Kitchen is under remodel, so now food processor.... I do have a stove and oven, microwave and thats about it. The garden needs to be trimmed, before i went low carb i used to make pasta... well ya. Ideas pleas!!!!

07-04-2009, 03:34 AM	#5
Gnossienne Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 195 Gallery: Gnossienne WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	They keep well in the freezer if you julienne/chop them up. Do you have a mortar and pestle you could masticate them with? The very first pesto I ever made was with a variety of fresh herbs from my parent's garden - and I wasn't even sure what they all were! I stuck them all in the blender with some oil, garlic cloves and parmesan - and to date, it was the best pesto I've ever had. That was over 15 years ago You could try deep-frying some of them and sprinkling with sea salt. Remember to dry some, too! I'd probably make little bouquet garni for future use, and dry or freeze those as well. __________________ The harder you fall, the higher you bounce!

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07-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#2
stargirl21 foxy librarian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: beautiful blue ridge mountains Posts: 6,619 Gallery: stargirl21 WOE: whole foods, lower carb	You can make "pasta" using zucchini. Just use a vegetable peeler and make long strips from the zucchini. Steam in the microwave for a few mins and top with sauce. It is really yummy. Stuff chicken breasts with moz. cheese and basil. Make a chimichurri sauce for steak. Chimichurri Recipe : Recipezaar

07-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#3
Sarabellbeth Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 68 Gallery: Sarabellbeth Stats: 160/117/112 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2009	I wrap my fresh basil with fresh mozzarella cheese. Most people add tomatoes as well but I despise tomatoes so I just eat it plan. I generally use my rosemary when cooking pork. I buy a pork roast and stuff it w/ garlic and Rosemary.

07-04-2009, 02:44 AM	#4
shykins Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 3,161 Gallery: shykins Stats: 262/147 goal WOE: atkins Start Date: 19th April 2004	put them in the freezer for the leaner times either in a bag or icecube trays in water when they come back out u cant use them for pretty things like salads etc but fine for cooking stews, casseroles etc

07-04-2009, 11:45 AM	#6
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 1,834 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	If you have a dehydrator you can dehydrate them. You could also make herbed butter for veggies (super yum!). Pesto is also yummy over chicken and uses a bunch of herbs.

07-05-2009, 07:19 AM	#7
kellyterp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 217 Gallery: kellyterp Stats: 190/127/118 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started August 26, 2008	If you have oregano, basil, and parsley, this is a great recipe to use up a bunch. Obviously, use dreamfields or sauteed cabbage as a substitute for regular penne pasta! INGREDIENTS: * 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 teaspoon minced garlic * 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil * 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley * 1 tomato, diced * salt and pepper to taste * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. (Add meat, if desired, at this time.) Heat through, toss with cooked pasta and serve.

07-05-2009, 07:21 AM	#8
kellyterp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 217 Gallery: kellyterp Stats: 190/127/118 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started August 26, 2008	One more note: you could probably sub any herbs for the herbs in the recipe i just posted. i think i might try making this with just the basil...

07-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#9
creativelc Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38 Gallery: creativelc	Herbs are very tasty when added to salads also. Choose your favorites, and use them as greens.

07-07-2009, 08:12 AM	#10
Cap57 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,340 Gallery: Cap57 Stats: 150/130/130 (5'8") WOE: Atkins maintenance Start Date: Sept. 2003 starting over 7/07	I make an easy version of chicken Kiev by pounding out chicken breasts till thin, dredging them in beaten egg, and frying them in a butter/evoo mixture till done. Top them with herb-butter sauce, which is a stick of butter melted, to which you add a generous handful each of chopped chives and parsley. Add salt to taste if you used unsalted butter. It's one of our faves!

07-07-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
MariaMaria Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 596 Gallery: MariaMaria	My husband made delicious roasted chicken thighs the other day with chopped fresh oregano and fresh lemon juice. He also added some fresh tarragon to frozen brussel sprouts before microwaving them -- tasty! Just as Creative LC mentioned, I love fresh herbs added to salad. Goat cheese wrapped in a large basil leaf is great, maybe with half a kalamata olive as a surprise -- makes a tasty appetizer. I also love fresh herbs in an omelet.