Recipes

Lemon Verbena Vinaigrette

Aloysia citriodora, commonly called lemon verbena is native to Argentina and Chile. It is a woody shrub that produces shiny lanceolate green leaves (to 3-4” long) that have a strong aroma (without crushing) and taste of lemon.

Ingredients

  • Honey (1 tbsp)
  • Lemon Verbena - Minced (1 tbsp)
  • Nutmeg - ground (1 pinch)
  • Oil, Extra Virgin Olive (1 fl oz)
  • Sugar - granular (1 tbsp)
  • Vinegar, Red Wind (1 fl oz)

Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients except oil.
  2. Mix in oil slowly (whisk is small portion, robo coupe if large).

Notes

To roast, wrap each beet with foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. To steam, place in a hotel pan with a touch of orange juice. After pulling from the steamer, cover with plastic to seal in steam. Skin easily comes off with a dry towel.