Recipe Roundup

50 Ways to Cook With Fresh, Fragrant Mint

The easy, breezy herb can enhance so many sweet and savory dishes.

May 3, 2017

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage
A mix of mint and purple basil perks up these Thai-inspired noodle bowls.
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Ditte Isager
2/49
Crispy Chicken With Shallots
An herb paste of mint, parsley, garlic, and olive oil gives this juicy chicken maximum flavor.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Tommy Werner
3/49
Derby Mint Julep
Who says you can only enjoy mint juleps on race day? These icy bourbon cocktails are sweet and refreshing.
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Photo by Chris Court and William Meppem
4/49
Herb and Garlic Lamb With Green Olive Salad
A salad of green olives, cucumber, and mint perfectly complements tender grilled lamb in this easy summer recipe.
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5/49
Quinoa with Corn, Scallions, and Mint
If you're able to get your hands on super fresh corn—which is tender and sweet—feel free to add it to the salad raw.
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Photo by Romulo Yanes
6/49
Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint
Basil and mint are heated in olive oil to infuse it before the oil is drizzled over the grilled fish.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
7/49
Matcha-Mint Sparkler
This lime-mint-matcha combo is a great morning or afternoon pick-me-up—a splash of rum turns it into an invigorating cocktail.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
8/49
Charred Romanesco with Anchovies and Mint
In the same family as cauliflower and broccoli, Romanesco is a funny looking vegetable that's worth seeking out. But if you can't find it, use either of its family members instead.
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Photo by Stephen Hamilton
9/49
Mango, Mint, and Pineapple Smoothie
This smoothie transports you to the tropics with the mango and pineapple.
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Photo by Squire Fox
10/49
Butter Beans with Butter, Mint, and Lime
Butter beans are late-summer Southern treasures. For this easy side, use the small green kind—or substitute frozen baby lima beans in the off-season.
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Photo by Gentl & Hyers
11/49
Grilled Branzino With Cilantro-Mint Relish
The grilled fish gets a double dose of mint: whole sprigs are stuffed inside and the rest is chopped into a relish to be dolloped on top.
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Zach DeSart
12/49
Pasta with Pistachio Pesto
A handful of fresh mint leaves brightens up this unique pesto.
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Photo by Laura Dart and A.J. Meeker
13/49
Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint
Crisp raw asparagus, chopped walnuts, and fresh mint make this salad the star of any spring table.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop styling by Tim Ferro, Food styling by Taneka Morris
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Marinated Mixed Beans
Coating the herbs in oil and soaking the shallot in vinegar prevents oxidation, so you can keep these beans for days.
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