Herbs
From oregano, to rosemary, to parsley, to mint, it’s no secret that herbs are good for you. But it may be surprising just how much nutrition is in herbs. Fresh herbs specifically are some of the most nutritious greens out there. When compared, ounce for ounce, herbs contain much more concentrated nutritional benefits than other leafy greens. For example, fresh oregano contains eight times the amount of antioxidants as spinach, and parsley contains 44 times as much vitamin C as lettuce.
Even more, herbs have been used medicinally for centuries. If eaten, peppermint can improve digestion, sage will boost your memory, rosemary can help you heal from a cold, and much more.
Just as the nutrition in herbs is super concentrated, so is the flavor. All herbs contain loads of flavor in every bite, and that flavor translates phenomenally into your food.
Herbs taste good in everything—savory dishes, soups, breads, desserts, and salts. Whether you embrace rosemary’s warm, woodsy flavor or sweet floral lavender in cookies, fresh herbs make everything from your kitchen tastier, fresher, and far more flavorful.
Source: gardenuity.com/health-benefits-of-herbs
Recipe – Garden Herb Cheese Spread
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
½ Tbs. agar powder
1 cup raw cashews
2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 ½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
4 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup roasted red peppers, optional
½ tsp. turmeric, optional
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
¼ cup green chilies
Process
Cook agar powder in water until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Combine cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, onion and garlic powders, garlic, and cooked agar in a blender.
Add red peppers and turmeric, if desired, for a cheddar-like spread.
Blend until very smooth. Add herbs and chilies and pulse until mixed. Adjust seasonings to desired taste.