Dill is a classic, regional culinary herb with an intense aroma. Despite being used in small quantities, dill is packed with valuable nutrients. It has anti-flatulence properties, is alkalizing, and combines wonderfully with many foods. In modern cooking, dill unfolds its full potential especially when combined with practical kitchen appliances.
Dill season: May to September
During the summer months, dill is fresh and locally available. It is especially popular because of:
- intense, fresh seasoning
- good digestibility
- versatile applications
- easier digestibility
👉 Ideal for light summer dishes, fresh sauces, dressings and drinks.
Dill in the kitchen – optimally combined with your appliances
Stand mixers – herb sauces & green smoothies
Fresh dill is perfect for the blender. It adds freshness, aroma, and valuable plant compounds to:
- green smoothies
- Herb dressings
- Yogurt & plant sauces
💡 Tip: Mix dill with cucumber, lemon or apple – light, refreshing and easy to digest.
Slow Juicers & Juice Extractors – Fresh Herb Boost
Dill can be used in small quantities in a slow juicer or juicer to give juices a fresh, spicy touch.
Ideal for:
- Cucumber or celery juice
- alkaline vegetable juices
- Digestive drinks
Air fryer – perfect for hot dishes
Dill goes perfectly with warm foods from the air fryer:
- Baked potatoes
- Vegetable chips
- Fish or plant-based alternatives
👉 Add dill only after cooking – this way the aroma stays fresh.
Bread maker – Herb breads & doughs
In a bread machine, dill gives breads and doughs a special touch:
- Herb breads
- savory rolls
- savory flatbreads
Ideal for light summer cooking.
Ice maker – unusual, but exciting
Dill can also be used creatively, e.g. in an ice cream maker:
- Cucumber and dill sorbet
- Lemon and herb ice cream
- savory ice cream toppings
Perfect for adventurous gourmets.
Dill – Benefits at a glance
- Rich in antioxidants
- Rich in minerals
- Anti-gas and well-tolerated
- Basic
- Available regionally and seasonally
- Intense flavor – small amounts are enough
Nutritional values per 100g of dill
- Energy value: 43 kcal
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.0 g (of which sugars 0.9 g)
- Fat: 1.1 g
- Dietary fiber: 2.1 g
✅ Conclusion: Dill – small, aromatic & versatile
Dill is a true kitchen highlight: intense in flavor, easily digestible, and versatile. Whether in a blender, slow juicer, juicer, bread maker, air fryer, or even an ice cream maker – with the right kitchen appliances, dill can be prepared simply and creatively.
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