Uses of Lemon Seeds

Lemon seeds aren’t commonly used directly in cooking because they’re bitter and hard, but they do have some interesting uses and potential benefits!

Uses of Lemon Seeds:

1. Planting: You can grow a lemon tree from the seeds if you want to try gardening.

2. Extracting Lemon Seed Oil: Lemon seeds contain oil rich in antioxidants and vitamins, used in skincare products.

3. Traditional Medicine: In some cultures, lemon seeds are believed to have health benefits, such as antimicrobial properties.

Cooking Uses:

Lemon seeds themselves are not usually eaten, but sometimes lemon seed powder is used in traditional remedies. If you want to use lemon flavor, it’s better to stick to lemon zest, juice, or pulp.

Recipe Using Lemon (Not Seeds):

Here’s a simple, fresh Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe that uses lemon juice and zest:

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

2. Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.

3. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes each side.

4. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.