Ask A Nutrition Professional: What Food Can You Use Epazote Leaf In?

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Expert opinion from Brenda A Gil

Bachelor in Nutrition · 1 years of experience · Argentina

Epazote leaf are mostly used in infusions like tea. You can also add it to soups to highlight flavors. Other way to use Epazote is like a seasoning; add it to the salad and meats at the end of cooking. This leave goes very well with fish.

Expert opinion from Felicitas Bouche Ocampo

Nutrition Professor, Bachelor’s Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Argentina

Epazote leaf can be used in foods such as inside Mexican quesadillas, soups, stews, rice, fish, pasta, drinks and more. Epazote tastes like a combination of mint, oregano, anise and citrus. Epazote is widely used in central America’s cuisine.

Expert opinion from Cagla E. Kayma

Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · UK

Epazote is most frequently used to season frijoles de la olla (pot beans), especially when they are black beans. It is also common in stews and rustic dishes made with mushrooms or corn.

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