Thyme
About the ingredient thyme. Including 2,303 recipes with thyme, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is thyme?
Thyme is a good source of iron and is widely used in cooking.
Thyme is often used to flavour meats, soups and stews. It has a particular affinity to and is often used as a primary flavour with lamb, tomatoes and eggs.
Thyme, while flavourful, does not overpower and blends well with other herbs and spices.
Thyme is sold both fresh and dried. The fresh form is more flavourful but also less convenient; storage life is rarely more than a week. While summer-seasonal, fresh thyme is often available year-round.
Fresh thyme is commonly sold in bunches of sprigs. A sprig is a single stem snipped from the plant. It is composed of a woody stem with paired leaf or flower clusters ("leaves") spaced ½ to 1" apart. A recipe may measure thyme by the bunch (or fraction thereof), or by the sprig, or by the tablespoon or teaspoon. If the recipe does not specify fresh or dried, assume that it means fresh.
Depending on how it is used in a dish, the whole sprig may be used , or the leaves removed and the stems discarded. Usually when a recipe specifies 'bunch' or 'sprig' it means the whole form; when it specifies spoons it means the leaves. It is perfectly acceptable to substitute dried for whole thyme.
Leaves may be removed from stems either by scraping with the back of a knife, or by pulling through the fingers or tines of a fork. Leaves are often chopped.
Thyme retains its flavour on drying better than many other herbs. As usual with dried herbs less of it is required when substituted in a recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tsp (0g)Where found
Thyme is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Thyme is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does thyme weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 0 grams |
| ½ teaspoon | 0 grams |
Related
Spices and Herbs
| In Chinese: | 麝香草 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | thym | |
| en español: | tomillo |
Recipes using thyme
There are 2303 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Air-fryer Crispy Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Have some thyme to roast potatoes but are short on time. Using your air-fryer, you can roast potatoes in a flash. Crispy classic Thyme Roasted Potatoes with a modern twist.
Chicken Nuggets (Air-fryer or oven baked)
These air-fryer (or oven based) chicken nuggets are popular combination of savory and crispy, with the rich taste of chicken complemented by the crunch of a cracker crumb coating complete with 4 varieties of dipping sauces.
Grilled Jerk Pork Chops
A seasoning mix that originated in Jamaica, jerk is popular throughout the Caribbean in the preparation of meats such as pork and chicken for grilling. Jerk seasoning typically includes chilies, onion, allspice, and thyme.
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Garlic Oil Flatbread
The pizza dough is brushed with garlic perfumed olive oil, topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, sweet bell pepper and pineapples. It's easy and packed with yumminess. Use a whole wheat pizza dough to make it even healthier.
Holiday Gravy
Smooth Rich Flavor In This Wonderful Tasting Gravy!! ..Thicken With A Potato Blended In!! ..A Few Fresh Herbs And Mushroom!!
Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme
This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.
Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme
This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.
Parmesan Chicken Nuggets (Air-fryer or oven)
These air-fryer (or oven baked) chicken nuggets are a delightful and tasty twist on traditional chicken nuggets. These bite-sized wonders are coated with a crispy, flavorful layer of Parmesan cheese and other seasonings, giving them an umami boost and delicious taste that sets them asunder from their traditional counterparts.
Thyme-Roasted Chicken Breast with Morel-Madeira
A succulent chicken dish is going to win everyone at the dinner table.
