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A vibrant bunch of parsley rests upright in a transparent plastic bag, nestled in a clear glass jar half-filled with water.
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How To Store Parsley (For Weeks!)

How to store parsley and tender herbs so they stay fresh for weeks! This simple trick will save your fresh herbs from imminent brown mushy doom.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: how to store herbs, store herbs, store parsley
Time: 15 minutes or less
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch parsley or any tender herbs*

Instructions

  • Trim: Trim a little off the bottoms of the stems so they can take in more water.
    A vibrant sprig of fresh parsley, its curly green leaves bursting with life against a plain white background.
  • Water: Fill a jar or glass partially with water and set the parsley in so that an inch or two of the stems are submerged.
    A bunch of vibrant parsley stems sits in a glass jar filled with water against a crisp white background.
  • Cover: Cover the jar of herbs loosely with a plastic bag.
    A vibrant bunch of parsley rests upright in a transparent plastic bag, nestled in a clear glass jar half-filled with water.
  • Store: Store in the fridge. Change the water when becomes cloudy (every few days). Herbs should stay fresh for 1 to 2 weeks.

Notes

*If using this method on basil, keep at room temperature instead of refrigerating.
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