Herbes de Provence Recipe

Written by
Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin is a freelance lifestyle writer and recipe developer. Her expertise is in French cuisine, which she writes about and teaches.
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Rebecca Franklin
Updated 01/17/20
Herbes de Provence and various other herbs for sale at market

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  • Total: 2 mins
  • Prep: 2 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 2/3 cup of mixture (10 servings)

Herbes de Provence is a classic herb blend using fresh or dried herbs. Very popular in the Mediterranean South of France, it is used to season everything, from soups to grilled chicken. This traditional version uses lavender. Although purists will argue against the exclusion of the herb, you absolutely can omit it from this recipe and still have a delicious and authentic Provencal herb blend.

Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 7 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried savory
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons dried, crushed lavender
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Stir the herbs together in a small bowl.

  3. Use in your favorite French recipe and enjoy!

Tip

  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.