Parsley

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum

Parsley is a herb of Apiaceae family and is native to the eastern Mediterranean area of Greece, Sardinia region and Turkey. It has been used over the centuries as a culinary and a digestive herb. It has a mildly bitter taste and brightens other flavours in a dish.

Dried Parsley is commonly used in Middle Eastern, American and European cooking. It is popular in Babaganoush, Hummus, Tabouleh and in spice blends – Bouquet Garni and Herbes de Provence.

Spice Zen’s dried Parsley, sourced from Egypt, is organic, premium, aromatic and full of flavour. It adds mild bitter herbal notes to your dishes. Use dried parsley during the cooking process for soups or stews and at the end as a garnish on barbecued meat.

Parsley is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and in some traditions used for its digestive properties.

Parsley pairs well with other seasonings like basil, chilli, oregano, pepper, rosemary, sumac and tarragon. Best used in soups, stews, vinaigrette or as a garnish in omelettes, cheese, rice and fish dishes.

One teaspoon of dried Parsley leaves equals One tablespoon of fresh Parsley.

Organic Ingredient: Parsley.

Simple ways to use dried Parsley are as a garnish on boiled potatoes, baked chicken or fish.