51 Fresh Mint Recipes To Help You Use Up That Bumper Crop

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51 Fresh Mint Recipes To Help You Use Up That Bumper Crop2/51 Mojito Slush 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 13 servings (about 2 quarts slush mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether you’re splashing poolside or watching the kids inside, this slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness and limey tartness that’s sure to tingle your taste buds. —Jessica Ring, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 278 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/51 Minty

Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas

Sugar Snap Peas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It’s also nice on green beans or carrots. —Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 102 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 4/51 Cantaloupe Ice Pops 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cantaloupe Ice Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch

Total Time 10 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your reminders to “eat your fruit” will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect use for overripe cantaloupe, these pops make a light dessert or healthy between-meal refresher. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pop: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 5/51 Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the whole platter a spritz of lemon for a sunshiny delight. —Moumita Ghosh, Kolkata, West Bengal Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 1/2 grilled onion: 224 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/51 Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Touch-of-Mint

My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea

Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It’s a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.—Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 58 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 7/51 Chicken Gyros 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Gyros Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to

Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro: 367 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/51 Mint Julep 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 10

But, really, this Kentucky Derby mint julep recipe is good anytime

servings (2-1/2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It wouldn’t be Kentucky Derby Day without this mint julep recipe! But, really, this Kentucky Derby mint julep recipe is good anytime. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 197 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 9/51 Summer Orzo Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Orzo Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for fun ways to

use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and this summer orzo salad is one of my favorite creations. I like to improvise with whatever I have on hand, so feel free to do the same here! —Shayna Marmar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 291 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 10/51 Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We all need a quick

meal that’s deliciously healthy

meal that’s deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without almonds): 247 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 11/51 Minted Beet Salad Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their beets. My interest in Mediterranean food inspired this beet salad recipe—the vinegar and oil dressing with fresh mint tones down the sweetness of the beets, and the kalamata olives add a salty touch. —Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 123 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/51 Lemon Mint Curd Contest Winner Test

This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!

Kitchen Approved Lemon Mint Curd Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to “dress up” ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 13/51 Watermelon Mint Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Mint Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It

was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker

was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. The kids loved it too! —Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 56 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit. 14/51 Quinoa Tabbouleh Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tabouli is a super fresh, mostly parsley salad with finely cracked wheat, juicy tomatoes, onion, fresh lemon juice, good quality extra virgin olive oil and a

hint of fragrant mint

hint of fragrant mint. I added a little gluten-free twist to this recipe by replacing the cracked wheat with quinoa and then added some cucumbers for a nice crunch. For a delicious and colorful appetizer, serve in butter lettuce cups or endive leaves. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 15/51 Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Dave, and I have been in a dinner group with three other couples for a few years. We often share our recipes. This grilled pork was served by one of the couples, and I decided to “pear” it with this fabulous salsa. —Suzan Ward, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup salsa: 214 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat. 16/51

This tart was a hit at my friend’s baby shower

Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tart was a hit at my friend’s baby shower. It reminds me of a fruit salad that my mother used to make with cream cheese and whipped topping. Everyone loved the flaky crust, and the bright colors make it a pretty addition to any spread. —Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 233 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g

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