Mediterranean Diet Friendly Italian Herb Blend
A good herb blend is the backbone of so many Mediterranean-style dishes, and making your own means you control exactly what goes in the jar. This mix leans on the classic aromatics of the region — oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram — with optional sage and red pepper flakes if you want a little warmth and depth. Store-bought blends often include fillers, anti-caking agents, or mystery "spice" catch-alls, so mixing your own is a genuinely smarter move. The trick of crumbling the rosemary by hand before combining keeps the texture consistent, so every pinch you reach for is balanced and ready to go. Stir everything together, seal it in an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to six months. Shake it over roasted vegetables, stir it into olive oil for dipping, or rub it onto chicken or fish before it hits the pan — the possibilities are endless. It's one of those small kitchen projects that pays off every single time you cook.
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12 servings
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried sage (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the dried rosemary between your fingers until the needles are broken into smaller, roughly uniform pieces — this ensures the blend measures and disperses evenly.
- 2
Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, crumbled rosemary, and marjoram in a small bowl, along with the sage and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until evenly mixed.
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