What Are Spearmint leaves and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with spearmint leaves? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them, plus 7 recipes to put them to work.
| In Chinese: | 薄荷叶 | |
| British (UK) term: | Spearmint leaves | |
| en français: | feuilles de menthe verte | |
| en español: | hojas de menta verde |
Recipes using spearmint leaves
There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Lebanese Tabbouleh
This scrumptious dish made of cracked wheat and tomatoes can be served by itself or with any type of meat.
Pomegranate Ariel
Pomegranate Ariel with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds, currants, and slivered almonds under a blended papaya-orange sauce. A no-cook tropical fruit dessert served in goblets.
Brandied Peach Butter with Spearmint
Velvety peach butter simmered with brandy, lemon, and fresh spearmint then canned for year-round spreading. A sophisticated twist on a Southern pantry classic that makes a stunning homemade gift.
Roasted Tomato & Mint Salsa
Roasted tomato and mint salsa with fire-blackened Roma tomatoes, serrano chiles, cilantro, fresh spearmint, lime, and orange zest. A smoky, herbaceous Southwestern salsa for grilled meats or chips.
Manestra (Meat with Orzo)
Manestra is a Greek one-pot dish of slow-braised beef or lamb with orzo pasta in a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. Topped with grated cheese and ready to warm you up.
All Purpose Seasoning
A simple seasoning that can be used for any kind of dish you prepare for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
