Oregano vs Thyme
A side-by-side guide to substituting Thyme for Oregano (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tsp of Thyme for every 1 tsp of Oregano.
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Thyme
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Thyme is more delicate and piney. Use about 75% of the oregano amount; better for Mediterranean meat dishes.
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Thyme is more delicate and piney. Use about 75% of the oregano amount; better for Mediterranean meat dishes. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Thyme is more delicate and piney. Use about 75% of the oregano amount; better for Mediterranean meat dishes. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Thyme is more delicate and piney..
Thyme is one of the options SubSwap lists for Oregano. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Oregano substitutes.
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