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Marjoram
Other Names:
sweet marjoram
What is Marjoram?
A member of the oregano family. The annual plant grows up to 2ft tall with small white to pinkish flowers. The plant is from the Mediterranean and Turkey but has naturalized in Northern Africa, Asian and India. The herb is used in Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cooking from pastas sauces to breads and vegetable dishes.
Substitute for Marjoram
Oregano (a bit stronger) or use 1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon fresh called for
Equivalents
1/2 oz fresh marjoram = 1/2 cup
1oz dried = 3/4 cup fresh
metric conversions →
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Nutrition Information For Marjoram
Serving Size
1 tbsp
Calories
5
Calories from Fat
0
% Daily Value
*
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1mg
0%
Potassium
26g
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
0%
Vitamin A 0%
•
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
•
Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Favorite Marjoram Recipes
Bulgur Stuffing
Use this stuffing for chicken or turkey. Makes enough for a 12lb bird
Osso Buco
Ossobuco is a dish prepared with veal shanks which have been braised in wine and vegetables until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. A special untensil is used to scoop out the marrow from the bone.
Mike's Mom's Lentil Chowder
A hearty stew of lentils, onion, celery, pimento, tomatoes, potatoes and marjoram.
Slow Roasted Chicken
This recipe is more about the cooking method than about the specific ingredients. This made the BEST roasted chicken I've ever made, EVER. Roast the chicken for 3 hours and it comes out fall-apart moist and delicious.
Coq au Vin
A classic country French recipe created as a use for an older and perhaps tough chicken. Chicken is braised in red wine flavored with garlic, carrot, parsley, marjoram and salt pork.
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