If you want to enhance the taste of boiled or scrambled eggs and make your omelets taste lip-smacking, you must add herbs to them. Which ones do you ask? Well, here are the Best Herbs You Should grow for Eggs!
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Best Herbs You Should Grow for Eggs
1. Thyme
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
Thyme can be used both in dried and fresh form in egg dishes. It adds a sweet, woody, grassy taste with a floral aroma. Add whole stems while preparing omelets, fried eggs, or scrambled eggs.
Some Popular Recipes: Herb Scrambled Eggs, Baked Egg with Thyme, Frittata
Learn about growing thyme in pots here.
2. Rosemary
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
This aromatic and pungent herb gives a lemon-pine flavor to eggs. It can be used in both fresh and dried forms. You can pair fresh rosemary with grated parmesan cheese and thyme for a delicious blend.
Some Popular Recipes: Parmesan Baked Eggs with Thyme, Rosemary Deviled Egg
Find out how to grow rosemary in pots here.
3. Parsley
Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum
This versatile herb tastes excellent in egg dishes. You can use it for garnishing or add it while whisking eggs. The stems of parsley can also be added for a subtle flavor.
Some Popular Recipes: Scrambled Egg, Omelet, Parsley Devilled Egg
Learn about growing parsley in pots here.
4. Tarragon
Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus
It adds a mild licorice taste to egg dishes. Add chopped or whole leaves when eggs are ready to serve. You can also add dried tarragon while cooking.
Some Popular Recipes: Tarragon Deviled Egg, Tarragon Baked Egg, Sandwich, Tarragon Egg Salad
5. Chives
Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum
The long green stems of chives have an earthly flavor. Use them fresh in egg dishes for a mild onion-like taste. Simply chop chives and garnish after cooking.
Some Popular Recipes: Chives and Egg Stir Fry, Scrambled Egg
Learn about growing chives indoors year-round here.
6. Cilantro
A blend of cilantro gives a citrusy flavor to egg dishes. Add finely chopped fresh leaves and stems before serving for a refreshing aroma.
Some Popular Recipes: Egg Toast with Cilantro, Scrambled Egg, Sandwich, Egg Salad
Learn how to grow cilantro in pots here
Some Unconventional Herbs that Can Also be Added to Eggs
7. Dill
This herb adds a subtly sweet flavor to egg dishes. Sprinkle dried dill on scrambled eggs and omelets, or add minced dill for a punch of tanginess to your meal.
Some Popular Recipes: Scrambled Egg, Casserole, Egg Salad, Deviled Egg
Learn about growing dill in pots here
8. Mint
Known for its sweet taste and cool sensation, mint adds a sweet-spicy flavor to egg dishes. Add freshly chopped leaves while cooking. You can also sprinkle omelets and sandwiches with dried leaves.
Some Popular Recipes: Corsican Mint Omelet, Poached Egg with Mint
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9. Basil
Basil brings a subtle peppery flavor to egg dishes with spicy licorice touch. Add minced basil leaves to scrambled and baked egg dishes for a kick of flavor.
Some Popular Recipes: Scrambled Egg, Pesto Egg with Cheese and Basil, Frittata
Learn about growing basil indoors here
10. Oregano
Oregano adds a spicy, earthy flavor to egg dishes with a pinch of bitterness. The herb goes well with almost all egg preparations.
Some Popular Recipes: Herb Scrambled Egg, Omelet, Casserole, Devilled Egg
Get the best care tips for oregano here
11. Sage
The herb adds a citrusy flavor to egg dishes along with a strong, pungent aroma. Bake eggs with fresh or fried sage for a flavorful snack.
Some Popular Recipes: Fried Egg, Baked Egg
Learn how to grow sage in pots here
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