This recipe will make you appreciate the fruit in a whole new light! It makes a great side to grilled fish for a light weeknight meal.
Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, mint or Mentha belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which contains around 15 to 20 plant species, including peppermint and spearmint. It’s a popular herb that people can use fresh or dried in many dishes and infusions.
Mint plants are very easy to grow. They enjoy damp soil and most tolerate a bit of shade, so they can be grown indoors. Most mints are perennials. When planted in a good location, they’ll return year after year.
Although not typically consumed in large quantities, mint contains fair amounts of several nutrients and is an especially good source of vitamin A and antioxidants.
Store fresh mint in the refrigerator in a plastic bag, wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel.
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