Why Should You Freeze Fresh Herbs With Olive Oil?

You have to choose the aromatic herbs that you will freeze with olive oil because some, like chamomile for example, do not support this process very well.

Fresh herbs are great ingredients for cooking. While they contain wonderful medicinal properties, they also add a touch of special flavor that delight our dishes in sauce and all our daily dishes.

However, their main flaw is that they are difficult to keep.

If you don’t grow thyme, mint, basil, or rosemary at home, you are forced to buy them at the market or store, and they quickly lose their luster.

However, don’t throw them away. In the rest of this article, we will offer you an idea that will be very useful to you.

If you freeze your favorite aromatic herbs with a little olive oil, you will be able to keep them much longer and cook them easily.

We will explain how to do it and list all the benefits that this technique can bring you. A tip that will revolutionize your daily life!

Do fresh herbs lose their properties when frozen?

We all know that most plants and vegetables only have their full properties when they are fresh.

However, when it comes to aromatic herbs, there are various ways to consume them without losing their virtues.

• You can dry them at home, hanging them from the bottom (ideal with oregano, basil or mint).
• It is possible to consume them or use them in the form of essential oils.
• You can also combine them with olive oil, to reinforce all their properties.

The freezing process will absolutely not take away their original properties.

Can olive oil be frozen?

This is another question that we are perfectly entitled to ask ourselves. And the answer is yes. Olive oil tolerates freezing very well and does not lose its properties.

• However, you need to know something important. Once thawed, olive oil should be consumed during the day.
• So do not thaw it in advance, in preparation for a dish.
• You can’t refreeze them either, of course.

Olive oil is almost entirely made up of oleic acid. This acid begins to thicken from 4 ° C.

• When the olive oil reaches the temperature of 0 ° C, it begins to form small lumps, which disappear after its complete solidification.
• It’s a completely natural, risk-free process.
• Freezing does not affect its composition and essential omega 3 fatty acids. Likewise, its antioxidants are not altered at all.

The benefits of freezing fresh herbs in olive oil

It is a simple, healthy and effective process to preserve the properties of olive oil, but also of aromatic herbs.

If you are still not convinced by this tip, here is a list of all the benefits it can bring to your health:

• It is a natural remedy for weight loss. Its healthy fats and essential oils provide us with a satiating effect and take care of our digestion.
• You will get a powerful anti-inflammatory, ideal for fighting arthritis pain in particular,  if you combine olive oil and rosemary.
• If you combine olive oil and basil, thyme or rosemary, you will be able to take care of your entire immune system.
• If you suffer from indigestion, gas, or stomach acidity, consume olive oil and mint leaves. The result is simply incredible, very pleasant on the palate.

How to freeze fresh herbs with olive oil

The first thing to do is to choose the most suitable fresh herbs. Chamomile and dandelion do not give good results, for example.

Plants that are more resistant and with antioxidant properties are the most suitable. Here are some of the herbs that you can use with your eyes closed to achieve our trick.

What you need:

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Oregano
• Peppermint
• Sage
• From an ice cube tray
• Fennel
• Transparent film

How to prepare this trick

• Once you have chosen your fresh herbs, wash them well under water, then cut them into small pieces. The idea is that they can fit into the small spaces reserved for ice cubes.
• Then place them in the small squares of your ice cube tray.
• Once you have done these operations, pour in extra virgin olive oil to completely cover the herbs. Nothing’s easier.
• Finally, cover everything with cling film, to allow the mixture not to spill and the herbs to keep well. In addition, it will make it easier for you to put your bin in the freezer.

The next day, your “ice cubes” of aromatic herbs in olive oil will be ready. Use all your imagination and all your culinary know-how to enjoy the fabulous properties of these ice cubes.

You can use them to sauté vegetables, to make purees or soups, or simply spread them on good bread for a balanced breakfast.

How about getting started today?