Hurry! ALDI’s $2.79 Must-Have Item Sells Out Quickly—It’s a Top Pick!

If you’re a regular at ALDI, you’re familiar with their fleeting special offers.

As a devoted ALDI shopper, I usually snag these deals, but last year, I was too late to buy one of my beloved kitchen staples: Season’s Choice Pre-Portioned Garlic or Basil Cubes.

This year, however, I’m making sure to stock up while they’re in stock.

Why I Adore Season’s Choice Pre-Portioned Garlic and Herb Cubes

I absolutely enjoy using fresh garlic and basil when I cook, but as the weather cools, it becomes difficult to find these herbs locally. While garlic is readily available, chopping it is a hassle and quite time-consuming. When I’m pressed for time, it’s just not feasible.

The issue with purchasing fresh herbs is that unless I’m preparing a large batch of pesto, I often don’t use all the basil in one go. If I don’t use it promptly, it spoils in the fridge, leading to wastage.

That’s where frozen herbs come in. I usually buy these at a high-end gourmet store for about $5 each. But ALDI’s Season’s Choice brand offers them at just $2.79 for 3 ounces, or 24 one-teaspoon servings of pre-packaged frozen garlic or basil.

My Techniques for Using ALDI’s Pre-Portioned Garlic and Herb Cubes

Due to their small size, these cubes thaw quickly—under 10 minutes at room temperature or just 15 seconds in the microwave. Alternatively, toss them directly from the freezer into a hot pan or a simmering pot of soup.

I recently used two garlic cubes instead of fresh cloves in a honey pecan dressing for a broccoli salad, and it turned out perfectly.

I have previously used these cubes for various dishes including Italian sausages and have also tried the garlic ones with steak, chicken, and salmon. The garlic is especially great in shrimp scampi.

The basil variety enhances dishes like bruschetta, vinaigrettes, and even jazzes up a tuna salad.

These pre-portioned garlic and basil cubes are a godsend for whipping up dinner quickly. They’re an effortless way to add a burst of flavor to anything from marinara sauce to baked chicken or even meatloaf.

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