Italian Herb Blend

Course: Spice Blend

Cuisine: European

Keyword: herb blend, Italian herb blend, spice blend

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 15kcal

Author: Marta Rivera

Homemade Italian Herb Blend is a seasoning of dried basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley, and rosemary combined with aromatic garlic and onion, which gives your recipes an Italian flavor.

This recipe is easy to make and ready in 10 minutes or less.

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Equipment

mortar and pestle or coffee grinder
spice jar (6-ounces or larger)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (10 grams) minced onion (dehydrated)
1 1/2 tablespoons (1 gram) Italian parsley flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons (15 grams) minced garlic (dehydrated)
2 tablespoons (2 grams) dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons (2 grams) dried basil
1 tablespoon (5 grams) crushed rosemary
2 teaspoons (1 gram) dried marjoram

Instructions

Add the minced onion and Italian parsley to a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder.
Grind or pulse the two ingredients together until they are the same size as the rest of the herbs.
If you used the coffee grinder to break down the onion and parsley, pour them out into a separate bowl or container.
Leave the onion and parsley in the mortar if you used that to break them down.
Add the minced garlic, oregano leaves, basil, crushed rosemary, and marjoram to the mortar.
Use the pestle to gently grind and combine the herbs in the mortar.
Transfer the mixture to a glass spice jar or similar airtight container.
To use Italian herb blend, add 1 teaspoon per pound of meat or use it in any recipe which calls for Italian seasoning.

Notes

Swaps and Substitutions:

Replace the minced garlic and onion with 2 teaspoons (3 grams) granulated garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) onion powder.
Use regular dried parsley instead of Italian parsley.
Omit the minced garlic and onion.
Replace the marjoram with thyme or rubbed sage.
Use thyme or rubbed sage instead of crushed rosemary.
Make a spicy Italian Herb Blend by adding 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (1 to 2 grams) of crushed red pepper flakes.

Tips and Techniques:

Be sure to grind down dried rosemary leaves if you plan to use them instead of crushed rosemary. Whole, dried rosemary is very tough and unpleasant to eat if you don't grind it down.
Herb blends retain their flavor for 2 years if you store them properly.
Fluctuations in temperature and moisture cause your herb blends to swell and release their oils, which can cause them to grow mold and/or lose their potency faster.

Storage Instructions:

Store the Italian herb blend in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to 2 years.
Always store spice mixtures in a cool, dark place in the kitchen or pantry to keep the flavors fresh.
Avoid storing the Italian herb blend over the stove, where temperatures and moisture fluctuate.

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