{"id":53,"date":"2022-04-15T17:26:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T17:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/?p=53"},"modified":"2022-04-22T06:00:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T10:00:28","slug":"knowing-thyme-herb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/knowing-thyme-herb\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Know Your Thyme Herb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thyme herb is an aromatic evergreen perennial shrub with fragrant rich, lilac or white flowers, a thin woody base, and square stems. It grows to about 15 to 30 cm in height. Thyme grows best in hot, sunny locations with well-drained soil. Thyme is a native plant of the Mediterranean regions common with the ancient Greeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyme is usually available dried or fresh. The dried <a href=\"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/culinary-herbs-explained\/\">herb<\/a> can be stored in a tightly sealed container and stored in a cool, dark, and dry place, Fresh thyme should be stored in a refrigerator preferably wrapped in a slightly damp cloth. Fresh thyme herb provides better quality nutrients and richer flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thyme Herb Used in Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;herb&nbsp;is used to impart flavor to dishes. It should be used sparingly as it has a strong flavor. Its effects in cooking are best when added at the last moment in the cooking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used to flavor herbal tea as a health drink. Thyme is used to marinate and flavor stuffing for chicken, fish, and meat dishes. It is also popular in <a href=\"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/tag\/soups\">soups<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/tag\/sauces\">sauces<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Benefits of Thyme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyme contains thymol which is said to have antiseptic, and anti-fungal characteristics. It has one of the highest antioxidant levels among herbs. Thyme herb is a great source of potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyme is also a rich source of many vitamins such as B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C, and folic acid. It does not contain cholesterol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thyme herb is an aromatic evergreen perennial shrub with fragrant rich, lilac or white flowers, a thin woody base, and square stems. It grows to about 15 to 30 cm in height. 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