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Quick Dried Thyme in the Microwave
Dry your fresh thyme for later use quickly and easily with the help of your microwave.
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Prep Time
1
minute
min
Cook Time
2
minutes
mins
Total Time
3
minutes
mins
Course
Garnish
Cuisine
Herb
Servings
1
Calories
3
kcal
Equipment
Microwave
Plate designed for microwave use
2
Paper towels
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
6-8
sprigs
Thyme
(washed and dried if needed)
Instructions
Start with fresh thyme, washing and drying it if needed
6-8 sprigs Thyme
Lay a paper towel on a microwave safe plate
Spread out your thyme sprigs in a single layer on the paper towel
Cover the thyme layer with another paper towel
Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then check for doneness
Continue to microwave in 30 second intervals, until thyme leaves are completely dry and crinkly to the touch
Remove leaves from stems by running your hand down the stem over a bowl
Store dried thyme in an airtight container or spice jar
Notes
If you have a lot of thyme, make sure to dry it in batches. Stacking up beyond a single layer won’t heat evenly
Trimming the excess woody stems is important, as they may actually catch on fire if left intact
It’s normal for some leaves to turn a gray color during cooking. Dark brown or blackened, however, means they’re overcooked
Dried thyme keeps well for about 1 year, after that it tends to lose flavor
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
Calories:
3
kcal
Carbohydrates:
0.6
g
Protein:
0.1
g
Fat:
0.1
g
Sodium:
1
mg
Potassium:
8
mg
Fiber:
0.4
g
Calcium:
19
mg
Iron:
1
mg
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