Fresh Herb Purée

by Kathleen on August 4, 2008

Make this whenever you have an overabundance of herbs in the garden you can’t use all at once. It’s a great way to preserve the fresh flavour of herbs. Add a spoonful to liven up sauces, drizzle it over cooked veggies, spread it in sandwiches… use your imagination! You can keep this in the fridge for quite a few days, or freeze it in small batches.

2 cups herb leaves (parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, or mint will work well)
salt
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
3 tbsp to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, to taste (try using peanut oil for cilantro, or grapeseed oil for dill or mint)
1 tbsp sherry vinegar OR freshly squeezed lemon juice (try using freshly squeezed lime juice for cilantro)

  1. Combine the ingredients and process well using a food processor or immersion hand blender. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.