Mountain Savory: The Tasty Superfood That Will Transform Your Cooking

April 24, 2020

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We’re thrilled to welcome mountain savory (aka winter savory) to our plant pod collection! This herb will become one of your most valuable cooking ingredients. Its peppery flavour has been described by some as a cross between mint and thyme. It complements a variety of meals such as beans, meats, soups, salads, sauces and much more. Mountain savory doesn’t lose its flavor while cooking, making it awesome for slow cooked dishes such as stews. On top of that, it’s a genuine superfood and a natural source of the following:

B vitamins - for helping maintain energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism

Vitamin A - for healthy function of the heart, lungs, and kidneys

Vitamin C - for a healthy immune system, growth and repair of body tissues

Niacin - for improving cholesterol levels

Thiamin - for enabling the body to use carbohydrates as energy

Pyridoxine - for maintaining the health of nerves, skin and red blood cells

Growing mountain savory in your smart garden is extremely easy. Within 6 weeks of planting, you’ll get to enjoy your first harvest. When it comes to cooking with your homegrown mountain savory, check out these recipes for inspiration:

Pasta and Herbs

Image: elizabethminchilli.com

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground savory
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ pound uncooked pasta
• ½ cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives

Get instructions here

Credit: Lise Peter for All Recipes

Herbes de Provence

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons dried savory
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon bay powder

Get instructions here

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Balsamic Herb Baked Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients:

• 5-9 sprigs dried (or fresh) Winter Savory herb
• 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 3 leaves fresh sage, chopped
• 1-1.5 pounds chicken thighs (preferably organic or at least hormone-free, vegetarian fed chicken)
• 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
• 1-2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
• lemon wedges to spritz for serving (optional)

Get instructions here

Credit: Life’s Little Sweets

White Beans With Winter Savory And Sage

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Ingredients:

• 2 fresh winter savory sprigs
• 10 fresh sage leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
•  salt and pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dry white wine

Get instructions here

Credit: Gourmet Sleuth

Braised Root Vegetables with Winter Savory

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Ingredients:

• 6 Sprigs winter savory
• 1 Celeriac root
• 10 fl Vegetable stock
• 3 Carrots
• 2 Parsnips
• 2 oz Beef dripping
• 1 ts Salt
• 12 Shallots
• 4 Leeks
• 1 tb Brown sugar

Get instructions here

Credit: Big Oven

Additional ways you can use Mountain Savory

As a tea blend

Use fresh or dried leaves for an invigorating cup of tea with a slight marjoram-like flavour.

As an ornamental plant

Perfect for adding a touch of untamed beauty to your kitchen or living room.