Herbs Add Flavor without Calories or Chemicals

Culinary herbs are leafy plants that add flavor and color to all types of meals. In many cases, they can replace the flavor of salt and oil.

Remember:

• Herbs are delicately flavored, so add them to your cooking in the last few minutes.
• Dried herbs are more strongly flavored than fresh. As a general rule, one teaspoon of dried herbs equals four teaspoons of fresh.
• Apart from boosting meat dishes, herbs can be added to soups, breads, mustards, salad dressings, vinegars, desserts and drinks.

Herbs such as coriander, ginger, garlic, chilli and lemongrass are especially complimentary in vegetable-based stir-fry recipes.