Why Parsley is the World’s Most Popular Herb

Cooking With Flat-Leaf Parsley

Flat-leaf parsley is a versatile herb that can be used as both a seasoning during the cooking process and as a garnish. While dried parsley can, and should, be introduced during the cooking process to give the flavors time to release into the dish, fresh chopped parsley leaves are best added at the end of cooking, as excessive heat will diminish the herb’s fresh, herbaceous flavor.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas

• Combine chopped parsley with bulgur wheat, chopped green onions (scallions), mint leaves, lemon juice and olive oil to make the Middle Eastern classic dish, tabouli.

• Add parsley to pesto sauce to add more texture to its green color.

• Combine chopped parsley, garlic and lemon zest, and use it as a rub for chicken, lamb and beef.

• Use parsley in soups and tomato sauces.

• Serve a colorful salad of fennel, orange, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds and parsley leaves.

• Chopped parsley can be sprinkled on a host of different recipes, including salads, vegetable sautés and grilled fish.

Pairs well with:

Olive Oil
Pasta & pasta sauces
Pork
Potatoes
Salads, especially egg, green, pasta, potato, or rice
Soups & stews
Tomatoes & tomato sauces
Veal
Vegetables!

Basil
Carrots
Chicken
Clams
Eggs & egg dishes
Eggplant
Fish
Garlic
Lemon juice & zest
Mint

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Source: The Flavor Bible, World’s Healthiest Foods, Masterclass