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- Chives are very low in calories. they contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, plant fiber, minerals, and vitamins that have proven health benefits.
- Chives surprisingly comprise more vitamin A than any other allium family membered vegetables.
- They also have some other essential vitamins such as vitamin C and K. In fact chives are one of the richest source of vitamin K.
- Furthermore, the leaves are packed with other B-complex vitamins as well as some essential minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, zinc and calcium. The leafy greens contain several vital vitamins such as pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin in healthy proportions.
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- Fresh chopped leaves add great taste to tomato salad.
- Closely chopped fresh leaves are added in sandwiches, soups and cold sauce.
- Chives are popular in China, Taiwan and Japan where the fresh leaves are used as flavorings in dumplings, soups, stews and stir-fries.
- In Europe, chives are mainly used as garnishing, especially in baked or mashed and cream cheese mixed potatoes. Vichyssoise, a classic cold soup, is served with freshly chopped chives.
- The herb is also used in muffins, scones, quiche, pizza, omelets, biscuits, etc.
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