Oregano Leaves

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Product description

Oregano, one of the most popular herbs worldwide, is a member of the mint family and often called wild marjoram. It is a small herb with dark-green leaf and is known for its bold, warm, balsamic herb flavour, with a slightly bitter taste. Its strong flavour marries well with tomato and basil making it a vital ingredient for authentic Italian and Greek cooking. It is also perfect addition to garlic for the Mediterranean, Philippine and Mexican cuisine.

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Culinary Notes:

One of the world's most popular, well-known herbs, Oregano is grown throughout the Mediterranean and has a sweet, yet slightly bitter, savoury, herby flavour that adds warmth and fragrance to many savoury dishes like pasta, soups, stews, slow-cooks and dressings.

Health benefits:

Oregano contains thymol and carvacrol that give it anti-bacterial effects. It functions as a potent antioxidant and a good source of fibre. Also, it is a good source of vitamin K, manganese, iron, calcium and other important minerals for health.

Ingredients:

100% dried Oregano Leaves

Country of origin:

Grown in Greece or turkey and packed in Australia

Other names or spelling:

Rigani, Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare, Origanum vulgare

How to use:

  • Oregano Leaves marries well with grilled dishes, stuffings, and hamburger patties
  • Use in marinades, vegetables, or meatballs.
  • Sprinkle in scrambled eggs or salad dressings
  • Add to soups, stews, and casseroles.
  • Use to flavour spaghetti bolognese, pizza, and pasta dishes.
  • It works well in mashed potato and bean dishes
  • Marinate chicken with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and oregano.
  • It can be added to sautéed mushrooms and onions
  • Sprinkle some oregano onto homemade garlic bread
  • use 1tbsp in place of 1 handful of fresh oregano

Recipe/product links:

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