Oregano Recipes:
Oregano is used in soups, stews, sauces and shellfish dishes
Scientific Binomial Name: Origanum vulgare
Oregano is often used in Hispanic and Italian dishes. It has an aromatic scent & robust taste, and goes well with soups, stews, sauces and shellfish.
The OASIS has advice on how to select top-quality Oregano. You'll find suggestions on how to prepare, season and cook using Oregano, information on the best time of year to buy and ways to store what's left for your next meal.
Selection Information
Usage: Hispanic & Italian dishes like soups, stews, sauces & shellfish.
Selection & Storage: Oregano has an aromatic scent and robust taste. In general, herbs should be fresh looking, crisp and brightly-colored. Store dry but cool in your refrigerator.
Avoid: Avoid herbs that are wilted, have dry brown areas, or are pale or yellow in color. Slimy looking dark spots with small areas of mold indicate old product or poor handling.
Seasonal Information
Oregano is available year-round.
Oregano Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 1 tsp dried Oregano leaves (1g)
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 3
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Calories from Fat 1
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Saturated Fat 0mg |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 0mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 1g |
0% |
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Dietary Fiber 0g |
2% |
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Sugars 0g |
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Protein 0g |
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Vitamin A 1% |
Vitamin C 1% |
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Calcium 2% |
Iron 2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Oregano is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Vitamin B6, Potassium and Copper, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Manganese.