Dorot Gardens Makes Meal Prep Simple #ElevateYourPlate

It's no secret that I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I love food and I love to eat, and best of all, I love to share my creations with my family, friends, and you! As much as I like being in the kitchen trying new recipes, since the start of this year I have taken on some new partnerships and find that I don't have as much free time these days to devote to my foodie passion. Kitchen shortcuts are my new bff, and I'll take any time saver that I can get. While I prefer to use fresh herbs and spices in my meals, the use of dried herbs has taken over. No, there's nothing wrong with using dried at all, but if I had to pick, I'd go with fresh every time. When I'm pressed for time, I don't need the stress of washing, drying, and chopping herbs when I just want to get the meal done and on the table as quickly as possible. That's why I am obsessed with Dorot Gardens Frozen Herbs.

Get ready to have washed, chopped, peeled herbs ready to go as quick as a finger snap with no mess at all. Dorot Gardens provides an innovated alternative to fresh herbs. Pulled at peak freshness, Dorot Gardens processes and flash freezes their herbs within 90 minutes of harvest so you have the freshest of fresh herbs right at your fingertips whenever you want. The convenient trays are packed with pre-washed, chopped and peeled herbs that you keep stored in your freezer, up to 2 years, so you can enjoy fresh garlic, onions, and herbs year round.

1 Dorot Garden Frozen Garlic Cube = 1 Garlic Clove
1 Dorot Garden Frozen Basil Cube - 1 tsp Fresh Basil

Simply press on the back of the herb and it pops right into your dish while keeping the rest of the herbs sealed until ready for your next use for maximum freshness. Dorot Gardens is fairly new, but I was able to find them at my local Kroger store in the frozen vegetable aisle.

I put them to good use this weekend in my favorite Greek Orzo Salad.

Yield: Serves 4-6 Author: Theresa M

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Greek Vinaigrette 

• 1 Dorot Gardens Frozen Garlic Cube
• 1 Dorot Gardens Frozen Basil Cube
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup avocado oil

Pasta Salad

• 1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups cucumber, cut quarter mooned
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in halves
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and olives. Stir.
2. In a separate bowl, combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk to combine. 
3. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta salad. Mix well, then serve. 

*Recipe adapted from Thug Kitchen Party Grub

Thanks to using the Dorot Gardens Frozen Basil and Frozen Garlic, this is an under 30 minute meal.

Be sure to look for Dorot Gardens in the freezer section at your local supermarket. Be sure to stop by the Dorot Gardens website for more ways to use their frozen herbs, recipe ideas, and grab a printable coupon for $1 off your Dorot Gardens purchase!

What dish would you use Dorot Gardens frozen herbs in?