Italian Seasoning Recipe
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Italian Seasoning Recipe
Description
The Italian Seasoning Recipe blends five dried herbs—basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram—in equal amounts. This combination concentrates essential flavors commonly associated with Italian dishes, offering a convenient way to season a variety of recipes without measuring each herb individually. Because all herbs are dried, the blend has a concentrated aroma and flavor, lending herbal, aromatic, and slightly earthy notes to dishes.
Preparation simply involves mixing the herbs and storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness and potency. This blend works well sprinkled into pasta sauces, marinades, soups, and roasted vegetables, enhancing savory dishes with a balanced herbal profile.
For those wanting a finer texture, grinding the blend in a coffee grinder or mashing with a mortar and pestle yields a powdery consistency ideal for mixing into dressings or doughs. The seasoning keeps well in the pantry for up to six months without losing much flavor, making it easy to prepare a batch in advance.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons basil dried
- 2 tablespoons oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons rosemary dried
- 2 tablespoons thyme dried
- 2 tablespoons marjoram dried
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- This recipe yields just over a half cup (10 tablespoons) of seasoning blend, suitable for multiple uses.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry for up to six months to preserve flavor.
- For a finer texture, grind the herbs using a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle before storage.
- Try mixing about one teaspoon of this seasoning into vinaigrettes along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a quick salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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