15.07.2024

8 amazing reasons to grow mint at home

By Lesia
  1. How to make mint syrup
  • Collect fresh mint leaves and wash them.
  • Mix them with equal parts of water and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Boil over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the leaves infuse their flavor.
  • After cooling, strain the syrup and use it to sweeten drinks or desserts.
  1. Mint leaves dipped in chocolate
  • Dip fresh mint leaves into melted chocolate.
  • Place them on baking paper and let them cool and harden.
  • Serves as an elegant dessert or charming gift.
  1. Basil and mint pesto
  • Blend mint leaves with basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil.
  • Use as a pasta sauce, sandwich dressing or dip for vegetables.
  1. Coriander and mint chutney
  • Mix mint leaves, coriander, green chilies, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
  • Adjust the ingredients according to your taste.
  • Ideal as a condiment or garnish for a variety of dishes.
  1. Mint Sauce
  • Finely chop mint leaves and mix them with sugar, vinegar and salt.
  • Accompany roasted meats or use as a dressing for other dishes.
  1. Fresh mint ice cream
  • Infuse cream with mint leaves and make the ice cream base.
  • Enjoy a refreshing and natural ice cream.
  1. Mint in homemade ointments and soaps
  • Infuse peppermint leaves into oils for homemade ointments and soaps.
  • Provides a soft and refreshing experience to the skin.
  1. Mint in yogurt
  • Chop mint leaves and mix them with natural yogurt.
  • Serve alone or with fruit as a breakfast or refreshing snack.