8 Amazing Reasons to Grow Mint at Home

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  1. Mint Syrup:
  • Pick fresh mint leaves.
  • Wash them and mix them with equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves and the leaves infuse the flavor.
  • Once cooled, strain the syrup and use it to sweeten drinks, desserts or ice cream.
  1. Mint Leaves with Chocolate:
  • Choose young and tender mint leaves.
  • Melt dark or white chocolate.
  • Dip each leaf in chocolate and place on parchment paper to solidify.
  1. Basil and Mint Pesto:
  • Mix mint leaves with basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth and use as a topping for pasta or sandwiches.
  1. Coriander Mint Chutney:
  • Mix mint leaves, coriander, green chilies, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
  • Adjust the ingredients to your taste and use as a garnish.
  1. Mint Sauce:
  • Finely chop mint leaves and mix with sugar, vinegar and salt.
  • Serve as a side dish for roast lamb or other meats.
  1. Fresh Mint Ice Cream:
  • Infuse cream with fresh mint leaves to make an ice cream base.
  • Serve as a dessert or pair with chocolate cake.
  1. Mint in Homemade Products:
  • Infuse mint leaves with oils to use in homemade salves or soaps.
  1. Mint in Yogurt:
  • Finely chop fresh mint leaves and mix with plain or flavoured yogurt.
  • Enjoy on its own, with fresh fruit or as a dip for raw vegetables.

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