Summer Savory
Summer Savory has a peppery bite with a light, herby flavor and aroma and the taste is a subtle cross between marjoram, mint and thyme. Also frequently called Savory Herb, Savory Spice, Garden Savory or the Bean Herb it is indigenous to the Mediterranean region and is a member of the mint family. More common and slightly milder than winter savory it possesses a strong flavor until it is cooked where it mellows considerably.
As with many spices and herbs it is best to add toward the end of the cooking process as it quickly loses it flavor when cooked too long.
Summer Savory is popular in flavored vinegars, herb butters, stuffing and meat pies and is frequently used with beans, beets, cabbage, chicken, fish, eggs, salads, chutneys, potatoes, cheese, sweet peppers, vinaigrette dressings and in soups (particularly beef, chicken and just about any creamy soup).
Works well in combination with basil, bay, cumin, garlic, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme.
Some of our favorite recipes using Summer Savory are Sweet and Spicy Herb Roasted Mixed Nuts, Citrus Salad, Low Sodium Roasted Chicken and Lemon and Herb Chicken Marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.3mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0.8g0%
Dietary Fiber0.5g2%
Total Sugars0.0g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.1g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0mg0%
Potassium0mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
