Go Back
–+ servings
5 Best Herbs De Provence Substitutes That Taste Right | EpicureDelight

5 Best Herbs De Provence Substitutes That Taste Right

No ratings yet
Use the ratios to replace herbs de Provence based on the flavor role you need (thyme/rosemary backbone + lavender/flower note if applicable).
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Substitutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Best Matches
  • 1:1 Italian seasoning (dried herb blend) Closest all-purpose swap; may be more oregano-forward than herbs de Provence.
  • 1:1 Thyme + rosemary (mixed, dried) Best savory backbone match; add a pinch of dried oregano to round it out.
Good Alternatives
  • 1:1 Herbes de Provence DIY (thyme + rosemary + oregano + marjoram) Most controllable blend; match intensity by keeping the dried herb ratio equal to your original amount.
Emergency Swaps
  • ¾:1 Dried oregano + garlic powder (or garlic salt) base Fast shortcut; use less because oregano/garlic can overpower.

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Check your recipe use: marinades and rubs need less and benefit from blooming in oil; finishing mixes can use a fuller pinch.
  2. Choose the closest substitute from the list (Italian seasoning for convenience; thyme+rosemary for the closest savory core).
  3. Use the provided ratio, then start with ¼ less if your substitute blend is oregano-heavy.
  4. If the substitute tastes muted, bloom it in 1–2 teaspoons of hot oil for 10–20 seconds before mixing into the dish.
  5. Adjust with salt carefully (or add a tiny pinch of sugar if the blend tastes sharp), then taste again.

Notes

  • Herbs de Provence often includes thyme/rosemary and sometimes a floral note (lavender). If your blend must be floral, add a pinch of dried culinary lavender only where appropriate.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!