How to Freeze Fresh Basil in Cubes
Fresh basil is a great addition to cooking, but it's a shame the plant does not last all that long. But fresh basil can live on for many months by preserving it in freezer cubes!
Servings: 12
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Ice Cube Trays
- Freezer
- Spatula
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb Basil Leaves and stems
- 2/3 cup Olive Oil Plus extra to pour into cubes where necessary
Instructions
- Clean basil steams and leaves to discard any that are unfit for preserving
- Add half of the basil to the food processor and chip fine
- Add half of the olive oil to the chopped basil and pulse
- Scrape into ice cube trays
- Chop the leftover basil
- Add the other half of olive oil
- Scrape chopped basil into ice cube trays
- Use a spoon to push basil down into the cube to fill each cube 2/3 full
- Pour additional olive oil into each cube so that the basil is covered in olive oil
- Add to ice trays to the freezer and freeze for 1-2 days
- Store frozen cubes in zip lock bags or plastic bags until needed