Chives

Description:

Chives are a type of herb with thin, hollow, vibrant green leaves. They have a mild, onion-like flavor with a hint of garlic. This delicate herb is often used as a garnish or finishing touch, adding a fresh, aromatic element to dishes.

Nutritional Highlights:

• Vitamin K: Essential for blood clotting and bone health.
• Vitamin C: An antioxidant that supports immune health and collagen production.
• Vitamin A: Important for vision, immune function, and cell growth.
• Folate: A B-vitamin crucial for cell division and DNA synthesis.

Storage:

Store unwashed chives in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a plastic bag. They can also be frozen by chopping and storing in an airtight container.

Cooking Tips:

• Garnish: Sprinkle chopped chives over finished dishes like soups, salads, omelets, or baked potatoes.
• Compound Butter: Mix chopped chives into softened butter for a flavorful spread for bread or vegetables.
• Dips and Sauces: Add chopped chives to sour cream, yogurt, or cream cheese-based dips and sauces.
• Infused Oils and Vinegars: Steep chives in olive oil or vinegar for a flavorful infusion.
• Scrambled Eggs or Omelets:

  Stir chopped chives into scrambled eggs or omelets for a subtle onion flavor.

Recipes: 

Chive Butter: https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/chive-butter/ (Fork in the kitchen)

Chive Parsley Pesto: https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/chive-and-parsley-pesto-recipe/ (The View from Great Island)

Chive Blossom Butter: https://www.havocinthekitchen.com/chive-blossom-butter/ (Havoc in the kitchen)