mint
Mint is low in calories and contains minimal macronutrients, but provides vitamin A, vitamin C, and trace minerals. The herb is traditionally valued for its digestive and carminative properties, partly due to its menthol content.
About
Mint refers to aromatic herbs of the genus Mentha, native to temperate regions and widely cultivated globally. The most common culinary varieties are spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha × piperita), each with distinct flavor profiles. Spearmint offers a sweet, bright, herbaceous flavor with fruity undertones, while peppermint delivers a cooler, more camphoraceous bite with menthol sensations. Both plants are characterized by opposite leaves with serrated edges, square stems, and small flowers that range in color from white to purple. The flavor compounds include menthol, limonene, and carvone, which develop more intensely as the plants mature.
Culinary Uses
Mint is employed across numerous cuisines as both a fresh herb and dried ingredient. In Middle Eastern and South Asian cooking, fresh mint appears in mezze, chutneys, raita, and as a garnish for kebabs and rice dishes. Mediterranean cuisines feature mint in tabouleh, fattoush, and herbal infusions. The herb is essential to cocktails such as mojitos and mint juleps, and serves as a flavor accent in desserts, beverages, and fruit dishes. Dried mint is used in spice blends and herbal teas. Fresh mint is typically added at the end of cooking to preserve its volatile aromatics, though it may be incorporated into stocks and sauces when a more subtle background note is desired.
Recipes Using mint (143)
Ground Meat with Pita Bread
Ground Meat with Pita Bread from the Recidemia collection
Herbed Seafood Bruschetta
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Total Time: 25 minutes * Servings: 24
Iraqi Carrot Salad
Iraqi Carrot Salad from the Recidemia collection
Island Salsa Salad
Caribbean cuisine
Jani me Fasul
White bean casserole soup
Jicama Salad
Jicama is a popular Latin American vegetable that tastes similar to an apple or a pear. The cilantro and lime juice give this recipe an added Latin flavor.
Kare Ikan
If you read this recipe and think that it is hot you might like to know that the original recipe uses 14 small red peppers! Add more if you like. I only taste the sauce of this, because I don't like liver, and think it is hot enough.
Kjoftinja
Meatballs
Kofta
These are the Turkish meatballs, delicious little meat balls or patties. You can make them with beef, but lamb is traditional and makes them very special.
Kofta Mlebissa
Source: Information Office of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia), Spring 1995
Kofta Nakhod
Chickpeas provide bulk in well-seasoned kofta, the name for various types of meatballs in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Unlike customs in other countries, they are boiled in soup or water and served separately from soup.
Köfte
Köfte These appetising, walnut-shaped morsels are always part of the Turkish mezze. They are best served hot, but are also quite good at room temperature and also ideal for a picnic.
Koypepia me Klimatofilla
Stuffed vine leaves
Kuwaiti Cucumber Salad
Kuwaiti Cucumber Salad from the Recidemia collection
Macedonian Sarma
Macedonian Sarma from the Recidemia collection
Mahshi Malfouf
Mahshi Malfouf from the Recidemia collection
Maltese Fish Soup
Serve 4.
Mango Mint Relish
Mango Mint Relish from the Recidemia collection
Mango-Serrano Salsa
Mango-Serrano Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Meatballs
Meatballs from the Recidemia collection
Meatball Soup
This soup beefs up the health by using chicken with lean beef to lower the fat.
Mediterranean Lima Bean Salad with Cumin
Humble limas are transformed into a sensational Mediterranean spread that is vibrant with a mix of fresh herbs and spices.
Melon Salad
Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The salad is no exception.
Mexican Melon
Mexican Melon from the Recidemia collection
Middle Eastern Meatballs
Middle Eastern Meatballs
Mint Chicken
Mint Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Mint Chutney I
Active time: 10 min | Start to finish: 30 min Makes about 1¼ cups
Minted carrot and green bean salad
Minted carrot and green bean salad from the Recidemia collection
Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad
Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad from the Recidemia collection
Minted peas
Minted peas from the Recidemia collection
Minted Pea Soup
Minted Pea Soup from the Recidemia collection
Mixed Salads
Mixed Salads from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Spice-crusted Tempeh with Couscous
Moroccan Spice-crusted Tempeh with Couscous from the Recidemia collection
Msakaet al Bathinjan
Eggplant Casserole
Mustard Mint Butter
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Love Estate in Sachse, Texas in 1984.
Nawabi Biryani
Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Onion Omelette
Onion Omelette from the Recidemia collection
Papaya-Mint Sorbet
Papaya-Mint Sorbet from the Recidemia collection
Peach Mint Salsa
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Galvan Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1986.
Peach Yogurt Shake
This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.
Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad from the Recidemia collection
Persian Omelet
The herbs and nuts add wonderful texture and taste to this omelet. We served in bite sized pieces as an appetizer. Can also sprinkle Parmesan cheese over before putting under broiler to finish. from Cooking for Diabetics.
Persian-style Lamb Meatballs
Persian-style Lamb Meatballs from the Recidemia collection
Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad
A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases as the salad sits.
Piri Piri Shrimp
Piri Piri Shrimp from the Recidemia collection
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Potato and Green Bean Salad from the Recidemia collection
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad
Raspberry Peach Blender Breakfast
Makes 4 servings
Raspberry Peach Smoothie
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