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Mexican oregano
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Other Names:
Lippia graveolens,
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What is Mexican oregano?
Mexican oregano is not true oregano but a small bushy shrub with a more delicate flavor than the more common Greek oregano. Available in Mexican markets and some specialty stores.
Substitute for Mexican oregano
Greek oregano, which is much more pungeant so use less (start with 1/3 less) to taste
Equivalents
1 tablespoon dried mexican oregano = 2.4 grams
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Nutrition Information For Mexican oregano
Serving Size
1 tsp, leaves
Calories
3
Calories from Fat
0
% Daily Value
*
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Potassium
17g
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
0%
Vitamin A 0%
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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 Mexican oregano Recipes
Ancho Rubbed Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts coated in a mixture of ancho chiles, cornmeal, garlic and Mexican oregano.
Chipotle Citrus Marinade
The marinade contains orange lime juice, chipotles chiles, garlic, Mexican oregano, cumin and vinegar.
New Mexico Red Beef Chili
This is not a quick dish to make but this New Mexico Red Beef Chili is worth the effort. We used beautiful New Mexico dried chiles, chuck roast, onions, garlic and seasonings. Serve with warmed corn tortillas.
Wagyu Beef Burritos
Recipe from the famous Lobel's meats uses Wagyu skirt steak in a garlic, lime and cumin marinade with fresh roasted corn salsa and creme fraiche.
Huevos Rancheros
Recipe for Huevos Rancheros includes fresh eggs and tomatoes, garlic, arbol chile, onion and corn tortillas.
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