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Are you growing mint in your garden? Or did you buy a packet of fresh mint for a recipe and now you’ve got a lot left over and no option how to use it? Or maybe you’re just in the mood for some minty recipes. Here are 30 fun fresh mint recipes, both savory and sweet!
Mint Chocolate Chip Blender Ice Cream
You don’t need an ice cream maker for this mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe! You do need a good blender, since lots of fresh mint is included in this yummy ice cream concoction.
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
Combine two fresh herbs, mint and basil, in this memorable watermelon and feta salad to make a special lunch for yourself!
Moroccan-Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Try this striking vegetarian recipe that includes carrots, chickpeas, almonds, and mint! A great way to use up a lot of carrots if you have some leftover in your fridge.
Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime, Mint, and Feta
Can something be crunchy and creamy at the same time? This cucumber and avocado salad says YES. The addition of feta and mint makes this salad a great choice for a healthy vegetable side.
Chocolate Covered Mint Leaves
This mint recipe is so direct and so clever! You’ll impress anyone with this chocolate and mint dessert and it only takes minutes to make.
Mint direct Syrup
Making this mint direct syrup is a great way to use up a lot of mint! direct syrup can be added to cocktails, coffee, milkshakes, and more. You could use this recipe to make more direct syrups with other herbs, like rosemary.
Fresh Mint Iced Coffee
If you enjoy iced coffee, try this mint iced coffee recipe! You’ll make a mint direct syrup with this recipe, but it’s a little different than the previous recipe — this one includes vanilla!
Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add mint flavor to chocolate chip cookies by steeping fresh mint in butter and then removing the leaves before making the cookies!
Ginger-Mint-Lemon Strawberry and Avocado Tartine
Avocado and strawberry taste excellent together. If you’ve never tried the combo, this tartine recipe is a good place to start! Fresh mint fits in this recipe perfectly, along with ginger and lemon flavors.
Mojito Smoothie
Get all the delicious flavors of a mojito in a healthy smoothie! Let this minty smoothie recipe serve as inspiration for all of your smoothies – go ahead, add a few mint leaves to the blender as you make your go-to smoothies and enjoy!
Mint Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are great for making healthy puddings, like this mint chocolate chip chia pudding! This recipe includes a mint tea bag as well as chopped fresh mint. And chocolate, of course.
Fresh Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Finely chop fresh mint and throw them in the batter when you make these mint chocolate cupcakes. well fitted for bridal showers, baby showers, and tea parties!
Mint Chocolate Popsicles
Coconut milk, chocolate, and fresh chopped mint all come together to make these delicious mint chocolate popsicles that are tasty enough for any kid and sophisticated enough for any adult.
Spiced Moroccan Chicken Wrap
A tortilla wrap with hummus, spiced moroccan chicken, eggplant, and tomato is made even better with chopped fresh mint sprinkled on top!
Mint Extract
Sure, you could buy a bottle of mint extract, but it’s so straightforward to make your own! And it’s fun! And you could give it as an unique gift. Make mint extract with only two ingredients.
Soho Sangria
This refreshing sangria drink is well fitted for warm days (and nights)! Whip up a pitcher of Soho Sangria, with white wine, lemonade, cucumbers, and mint, and sip on it while lounging on your patio.
Chickpea Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Make this fresh salad with chickpeas, lots of crunchy vegetables, and mint and then leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Serve it the next day and enjoy the summery flavors in this salad! well fitted for potlucks, BBQ parties, or even a direct dinner for one!
Corn, Sweet Onion and Zucchini Saute with Fresh Mint
Corn, onion, and zucchini is a much-loved combination for a summery side dish, but add some fresh mint and it’s a dish you’ll be proud to serve! Find the recipe here.
Moroccan Spiced Scalloped Potato Pizza
Try this unique pizza recipe that calls for scalloped potatoes as a topping! The potatoes are covered with a mixture of mint, shallots, and other morroccan flavors.
Moroccan Spiced Carrots with Feta and Mint
Whip up this moroccan spiced carrot recipe for an unique and elegant vegetable side dish!
Fresh Pineapple Mint Salsa
Bring this fresh pineapple mint salsa to your next party, along with some tortilla chips!
Cranberry and Mint Cream Scones
Fresh cranberries and chopped fresh mint come together in this vivid cranberry and mint cream scone recipe. well fitted for fall, but you could use strawberries or blackberries instead of cranberries to make it more suitable for spring or summer.
Mint Sugar
Toss some fresh mint and sugar in a food processor, and voila, you’ve got mint sugar! Use it on the rim of your margarita glass or sprinkle it on fresh fruit.
Yogurt Mint Cucumber Dip
This mint yogurt dip would go well with any vegetable, but sliced cucumbers are always a refreshing choice. You could also serve it with chicken kabobs or in a pita with chopped vegetables.
Mint Chimichurri
Chimichurri is usually made with fresh parsley leaves, but this mint chimichurri recipe uses equal parts of mint and parsley. Serve it with any red meat, although lamb is always a smart choice when mint is involved.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Here’s a great way to serve quinoa – mix it up with chopped fresh mint, parsley, tomatoes, lemon juice, and lime juice!
Fresh Mint Truffle Tart
This fresh mint truffle tart is definitely a special (and rich!) dessert that would be well fitted for any special event.
Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs
Looking for a new vegetable side dish? Try this green bean salad with walnuts, feta cheese, and a vinaigrette that’s made with fresh mint.
Green Pea Pesto
Use frozen peas when you make this green pea pesto that includes mint and garlic. Add the pesto to pasta dishes or a toasted slice of bread for an straightforward and healthy appetizer.
Now you’ve got a bunch of great recipes to use up all the fresh mint in your garden! If you’re not growing mint yet, look at 25 Fantastic Indoor Herb Garden options to get inspired to start soon! Just make sure not to plant it in the ground; mint can get invasive fast. The smart thing is to put it in a container.
Featured and title image via Better Homes and Gardens.
“I’m Elisa and I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two little girls. I used to teach reading and writing, but now I stay at home with my two kiddos and read and write in my spare time. I also love to undertake Handmade projects, find new recipes on Pinterest, and dream about someday finally completing our home. Above all, I love to learn about new things and sharing my new-found knowledge with others.”
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