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What are some uses for parsley stems?

) July 26th, 2013
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I started using a lot of parsley recently in my cooking, and quickly noticed how much of the plant I am throwing away. I want to know if there is anything I can be using the stems for, whether in cooking or some other surprise use.

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stocks?

ragingloli (51967

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I was going to say stock as well.

nikipedia (28072

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You can boil them, then put them in the blender with some bullion or juice and make yourself a vege drink.

YARNLADY (46379

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I just cut ‘em up and use them just like any other vegetable in whatever I want to put them in. I never throw them away.

snowberry (27656

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Chop them up very finely and add to any vegetable dish or soup or scrambled eggs with cheese. Or use them chopped finely as a garnish on dips or spreads. Use them and breadcrumbs to stuff mushrooms or zucchini. Don’t waste them.They are full of vitamins.

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Soups.

marinelife (62485

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I hear they are good breath fresheners.

dxs (15160

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Parsley Pesto

You can also make an Herb Sachet if you don’t want to directly eat the parsley stems. You put them into a little cheesecloth bag, and steep them in a way that is like steeping a tea bag. The stems will impart a nice, rich flavor to stocks and stews.

This Parsley Oil that is served over pickled shrimp, calls for parsley with the stems intact.

Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

Parsley Soup

Vegetable Stew with Parsley Stems, Kale Stems and Broccoli Stalks

Kardamom (33292

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Thank you all! now I won’t let the stems go to waste.

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