A breath of fresh air, invigorating the senses with every leaf.
Bright green leaves bursting with a cool, refreshing taste; mint invigorates dishes with its crisp, sweet flavor. This herb is a staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines, renowned for its aromatic qualities.
Where it comes from
Mint has a storied past, used since ancient times in both culinary and medicinal applications, often associated with hospitality and freshness.
In the kitchen
Mint is typically used fresh in salads, cocktails, and desserts, providing a refreshing counterpoint to rich flavors and enhancing overall brightness.
Nutrition (per 100g)
44kcalCal
3.2gProtein
0.2gFat
8.0gCarbs
3.0gFiber
Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database
Pairs well with
Lamb
Grill lamb, add mint last. Mint cuts through lamb's richness, lifting with a cool, clean finish.
Chocolate
Melt chocolate, fold in fresh mint. Mint's coolness brightens chocolate's deep, sweet tones.
Cucumber
Slice cucumber, toss with mint. Mint amplifies cucumber's crispness, refreshing every bite.
Yogurt
Chop fresh mint into yogurt. The herb's cool notes brighten yogurt's tang, ideal for a cooling sauce.
Peas
Add fresh mint at the end. Its cool, bright notes lift the peas' natural sweetness without overpowering.
Feta Cheese
Fresh mint cuts through feta's creaminess with a cool lift. Sprinkle over warm dishes just before serving for a fragrant finish.
Passionfruit
Chop mint, mix with passionfruit in a salad. The mint lifts the fruit's brightness, adding a refreshing zing.
Fava Beans
Blanch beans, toss with fresh mint. Mint's cool lift brightens the beans' earthy depth, perfect for a salad.
Pomegranate
Toss fresh mint with pomegranate seeds. The cool, crisp mint lifts the tart sweetness of the seeds, making each bite refreshing.
Blackberry
Fresh mint adds a cooling lift to blackberry's sweet-tart notes. Toss together in salads or muddle for a refreshing drink.
Yellow Passionfruit
Tear fresh mint leaves and stir in just before serving. Mint's coolness lifts passionfruit's tangy aroma.
Berry
Chop mint finely, mix with berries. The mint's coolness refreshes, making the berries' flavor pop.
Raspberry
Chop mint finely, sprinkle over raspberries. The cool, refreshing mint lifts the berry's natural tartness.
Ground Lamb
Add fresh mint after cooking. Its cool, bright flavor contrasts beautifully with the warm, savory lamb.
Lychee
Tear fresh mint over lychee. The cool, bright mint lifts lychee's sweet floral notes, refreshing the palate.
Pomelo
Tear fresh mint over pomelo. The cool, bright notes lift the citrus, making it pop in salads.
Couscous
Chopped mint stirred in off-heat cools and refreshes, giving couscous a lively, aromatic lift.
Freekeh
Chop fresh mint and toss with warm freekeh. The mint's cool, bright notes lift the grain's earthy depth.
Tamarind Chutney
Chop fresh mint and mix in just before serving. The cool, herbal notes lift the chutney's sweet-tart base, adding a refreshing finish.
minced lamb
Chop fresh, fold in after cooking. Mint's cool, bright notes refresh lamb's depth.
strawberries
Chop mint finely, sprinkle over. The cool, fresh notes lift the berry's natural sweetness.
pomegranate syrup
Drizzle over mint in salads. The syrup's sweetness lifts mint's freshness, making it pop.
kashk
Sprinkle fresh mint over kashk-topped dishes. Mint's coolness cuts through kashk's tang, adding a refreshing note.
