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Epazote

Other names: pigweed, mexican tea

An herb well-known to Mexican and Caribbean cooking. The name comes from the Aztec (Nahuatl) epazotl. It is also known as pigweed or Mexican tea and is frequently regarded as a garden pest. It is most commonly used in black bean recipes to ward off some of the "negative" side affects of eating beans. Much like cilantro, it is referred to as an "acquired taste". The herb is quite pungent and some say it smells like gasoline or kerosene.
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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#11984)
Serving Size
1 tbsp (0.8 grams)
Calories
0
Total Fat
0g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
0mg
Potassium
5mg
Total Carbohydrates
0g
  Dietary Fiber
0g
  Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
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