Print
The Best Substitute for Thyme in Recipes
Making a recipe that calls for thyme but don’t have any in your spice cabinet? Or wondering if you can use dried thyme and fresh thyme interchangeably? Here's everything you need to know about thyme, how to use it, and what to substitute for thyme in recipes.
Course Dinner, Seasoning, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 3 kcal
1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme Recommended Substitutes for Thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
If substituting 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, use 1 teaspoon of another dried herb.
If substituting 1 Tablespoon of fresh thyme, use 1 Tablespoon of another fresh herb (chopped).
Use any of these substitutions or get creative and try other herbs and flavors to substitute for thyme!
Calories: 3 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 8 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 38 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 19 mg | Iron: 1 mg