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Here’s why you should be eating more of the herb dill.
Here’s why—and how—you should add dill to your diet.
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Nutrition facts: What’s in a serving of dill?
In a 1-cup serving (9 grams) offresh dill sprigs, there are:
You also get close to 10% of your Daily Value for vitamin C, and teeny-tiny amounts of manganese, folate and iron.
In a 1-tablespoon serving (3 grams) ofdried dill, there are:
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The health benefits of dill
Still, dill does contain compounds that haveanti-inflammatory properties, as well as detoxifyingcompounds. Also, it packs a big flavor punch that lends a distinctively fresh and grassy taste to any meal.
How to cook with dill
“I always and only ever use fresh dill,” says Ann Taylor Pittman, an independent writer and recipe developer. “It’s so zippy and fresh and lovely.”
Here are Pittman’s favorite ways to use fresh dill:
If you only have dried dill on hand (or that’s what you prefer to use), the general rule of thumb when substituting is to use one-third of the amount of dried dill as you’d use for fresh.
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