Here’s a hot take: Don’t throw away the stems! I know, I know. Everyone says to use only the leaves. They are wrong. The stems have way more flavor. They’re crunchy, zesty, and full of that soapy (but good!) punch.
Chop those stems right along with the leaves. Nobody will know. They’ll just think you’re a flavor wizard. And you are.
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Unless the stems are thick and woody. Then toss ‘em. That’s just plant fiber, not magic. You want the tender, skinny stems. They’re the MVP.