Question

How do you freeze basil without turning it black?

Answer 1

use a food processor to coarsely chop washed basil leaves. add a drizzle of olive oil and pulse to lightly coat the leaves with oil; this will keep the basil from turning black in the freezer.
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tips

1. basil tends to turn black when it's frozen. ...
2. oil should only be added to basil if it will be frozen.