Herbs

Herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to your recipes and dishes without added sodium and sugar.  Try growing your own fresh herbs to save money and give your meals a flavor boost! If you don't have an herb garden, dried herbs work just as well in almost all recipes.

Find Recipes with Herbs

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Parsley. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Cilantro. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Chives. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Thyme. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Basil. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

• MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Oregano. USDA. SNAP Recipes. MyPlate Kitchen.

Learn About Herbs

• Seasoning with Herbs and Spices (PDF, 1.1 MB) Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service.

• Harvesting and Using Herbs (PDF, 322 KB). Kentucky State University. Cooperative Extension Program.

• Growing Herbs at Home. University of Missouri Extension.

• Herbs for Gardens (PDF, 5.4MB). Montana State University Extension.

• Growing Herbs in Containers. University of New Hampshire Extension.

• Growing Herbs Video. Ohio State University Extension.

Teach About Herbs

• A Guide to Herbs. SNAP-Ed. University of Georgia Extension. Food Talk.

• Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices (PDF, 364KB). University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension.

• Preserving Herbs by Freezing or Drying. University of Minnesota Extension.

• Herbs and Spices. University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

• Gardening Series Videos. SNAP-Ed. Oregon State University. Food Hero.

• Growing Your Own Herbs Indoors. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.

• From Garden to Table: Harvesting Herbs for Healthy Eating (PDF, 223KB). North Dakota State University Extension.

• How to Store Fresh Herbs. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.