Dried Basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

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I plant a (small) garden of herbs every year. This year it didn’t do so well, but I was able to get just enough to make dried basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro. I will be rewarded for my efforts (which granted, weren’t much) this fall and winter with fantastically aromatic and flavorful crumbled basil.

Dried Basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

Basil turns almost black in color when you dry it, but don’t despair. It’s normal for it to do that. I keep the herbs that I’ve dried using my Nesco Snackmaster Pro in mason jars. I seal the jars with the optional jar sealer on my vacuum sealer. Whew, I said ‘seal’ three times in one sentence! Dried Basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro is a great way to use up those herbs that all seem ready to pick at once.

I like to load up my dehydrator. To do that I picked up a handful of extra trays. They really add a whole lot more drying space! Since I have to rotate my trays, I write a number on each one on a piece of blue painter’s tape so I can keep track of them.

You can dry any fresh herbs in the Nesco Snackmaster Pro. Like cilantro and rosemary.

Dried Basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro
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Dried Basil on the Nesco Snackmaster Pro

I plant a (small) garden of herbs every year. This year it didn’t do so well, but I was able to get just enough to make dried basil
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword basil, dehydrator, nesco snackmaster pro
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings 1 cup
Calories 104kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh basil rinsed and patted dry. Remove leaves from stems.

Instructions

  • Place leaves onto the dehydrator trays.
  • Set the dehydrator to 95 F and let dry for 12-24 hours or until the leaves are dry and crispy, rotating the trays every 2 hours.
  • Let leaves cool slightly then crumble (by hand) into a resealable air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1338mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 23927IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 803mg | Iron: 14mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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