4 Great Uses for Mint

Mint is a great herb that is easy to grow. However, it is so easy that it can quickly get out of control and take over your garden.  I wasn't sure if my mint would survive the winter, but it did and it came back with revenge. 

I need to trim it back before it takes over my rosemary and chives.  Here are the four ways I am going to use my cuttings......and use them to restock the freezer from the winter.

1. Herb Turkey Burger
http://www.marthastewart.com/318259/herbed-turkey-burgers
This recipe has great flavor but only makes four burgers.  So, I doubled the recipe to make eight.  Not only did I do that, in true Suburban Challenge fashion, I made four batches.  I cooked one batch that night and froze the other three.

2. Mint and Parsley Pesto
http://www.wholeliving.com/133273/mint-and-parsley-pesto?czone=eat-well/seasonal-foods/summer&center=136760&gallery=136700&slide=133276
What I love about this recipe and the next is that there is no cooking involved.  Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and then store until ready to use.  Shh...they are also both healthy.

3. Chicken Breast with Almond Mint Pesto
http://www.wholeliving.com/133181/rolled-chicken-breasts-almond-mint-pesto-and-zucchini?czone=eat-well/seasonal-foods/summer&center=136760&gallery=136700&slide=133182

I only made two batches of this.  One for Thursday night's dinner and one to freeze for later in the month.

4. Mojitos
Duh!


So, in summary, cut back your mint and enjoy.  If you are just now deciding what to put into your herb garden for the summer....go mint and enjoy these recipes later in the summer/fall.