Parsley vs Thyme
A side-by-side guide to substituting Thyme for Parsley (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Thyme for every 1 tbsp of Parsley.
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Thyme
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Thyme is more potent and woodsy than parsley, so use half the amount. Better for cooked dishes; thyme adds depth but loses the fresh, bright note that parsley provides.
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Thyme is more potent and woodsy than parsley, so use half the amount. Better for cooked dishes; thyme adds depth but loses the fresh, bright note that parsley provides. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Thyme is more potent and woodsy than parsley, so use half the amount. Better for cooked dishes; thyme adds depth but loses the fresh, bright note that parsley provides. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Thyme is more potent and woodsy than parsley, so use half the amount..
Thyme is one of the options SubSwap lists for Parsley. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Parsley substitutes.
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