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Do you have a surplus of herbs?

Here’s what you can do with your leftover herbs🌿

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Written by Hedda
Updated over 4 weeks ago

With an Auk full of herbs, it can be tricky to figure out how to use all those fresh greens. It's a shame to let them go to waste, especially when there are so many exciting ways to make the most of them.

  • Herb butter – Mix your leftover herbs with soft butter, salt, and optionally some garlic. Store the butter in the fridge or freezer and use it anytime on bread, steak, or vegetables. See the full method here.


  • Herbal-infused oil – Blend your herbs with oil to create a flavorful infusion – perfect for marinades, salads, or cooking.


  • Spice mix – Make your own spice mix and become a spice master in no time – just follow the steps here.


  • Freeze your herbs into handy ice cubes – Want a minty ice cube for your summer drink? Or a boost of flavor in your cooking oil? Mix leftover herbs with water or oil in an ice cube tray, and use them whenever you're craving an extra burst of flavor.


  • Make homemade pesto – nothing beats the taste of it fresh! Keep it for yourself or gift a jar to someone special! Follow the method here.


  • Many herbs like mint, thyme, and lemon balm make delicious herbal teas. Read more about that here.


  • Bonus dinner inspiration - Plan your meals around your herbs. Need some inspiration for recipes that suit the herbs you have left? Check here for loads of tasty ideas that pair beautifully with herbs from your Auk.

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