10 Ways To Use Lemon Balm In The Kitchen
Lemon balm’s delicate lemony aroma and honey-like taste make this mint perfect for sweet and savory dishes.
Beyond herbal tea, this article shares unique ways to incorporate lemon balm into recipes to take advantage of its anti-stress, soothing properties.
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Lemon Balm & Peach Ceviche - Marinate diced peaches in lemon-lime juice with thinly sliced lemon balm leaves. The melding citrus flavors make a perfect summer starter.
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Pesto Sauce - Blend lemon balm, parsley, garlic and olive oil into a vivid green pesto for pasta, seafood, bruschetta and more.
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Infused Sea Salt - Mix chopped lemon balm with coconut flakes and sea salt. Spread on baking sheets to dry then store in jars for seasoning savory foods.
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Salad Topper - Decorate any leafy salad with fresh lemon balm leaves and edible flowers for a pop of color plus calmness benefits.
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Restorative Broth - Simmer lemon balm leaves in vegetable or bone broths. Strain and drink for quick mineral absorption to recover from illness.
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Herbal Vinegar - Steep lemon balm sprigs in vinegar for a few weeks then remove. Makes a great marinade foundation or salad dressing ingredient.
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Dessert Syrup - Infuse water or vodka with lemon balm then add sugar and reduce to yield a sweet syrup for pancakes, fruit salads, cocktails and more.
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Lemon Balm & Lavender Cake - Bake dried or fresh lemon balm leaves into cake batter along with edible lavender. Frost cake with lemon cream for a soothing dessert.
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Iced Tea Mix - Create custom iced tea blends using dried lemon balm, hibiscus, chamomile and other herbs. Mix with cold water for quick antioxidant refreshment.
- Herbes de Provence Blend - Mix dried lemon balm leaves into the classic French herbes de Provence mixture. Rub on meats and vegetables before cooking.
Creative ways to eat and drink lemon balm transform this medicinal mint into an easy, regular part of your diet. Enjoy its healing properties as a tasty ingredient in global cuisine!
