Spices and herbs don’t bring just flavor and aroma to the table. They bring nutrients too.
What do Spanakotiropita (Spinach and Cheese Pie), Dolmathakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Maroulosalata (Lettuce Salad), and Tzatziki sauce have in common? For starters, they all are popular Greek dishes. More importantly, they all are flavored or spiced with dill, mint, and parsley. Dill is light and citrusy with warm, grassy aroma. Mint reminds you of fresh and cool aroma and flavor. Parsley has a peppery taste with a hint of earthiness. While these three herbs sing together in harmony, they each come with many nutrients.
- Dill contains 21 essential nutrients and is rich in Iron.
- Mint contains 21 essential nutrients and is rich in Protein, Fiber, and Iron.
- Parsley contains 22 essential nutrients and is rich in Protein, Fiber, and Iron.
Have you tried Tandoori Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala? How about Lamb Mughlai Biryani? The flavors of these food pop like a New Year's Eve party in your mouth. These food are all prepared with bay leaves, cloves, red chili powder, black cardamom pods, and a host of other spices and herbs depending on where you are in South Asia. A few profile highlights of the spices:
- Bay leaf contains 20 essential nutrients and is rich in Fiber, Calcium, and Iron. It has an herbal and floral aroma profile.
- Cloves is intensely aromatic with sweet and subtle spicy flavor notes. It contains 29 essential nutrients and is rich in Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
- Cardamom pods has a smoky aroma with coolness similar to mint. It has 20 essential nutrients and is rich in Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
If you are in Mexico, the locals will tell you that you must try Pozole de Guajolote ( Wild Turkey Stew) , Tacos al Pastor, and Enchilada. While these delicious fares have distinct flavors, they all have notes of garlic, cumin, and cilantro. These three herbs and spice have the following highlights:
- Garlic- Pungent and savory, it contains 25 essential nutrients and is rich in Protein, Fiber, and Iron.
- Cumin has a warm, earthy, and distinctive flavor and aroma. It contains 29 essential nutrients and is rich in Protein, Fiber, Calcium , and Iron.
- Cilantro has tart and lemony taste. It contains 26 essential nutrients and is rich in Protein, Fiber, and Iron.
Ready to be bold and adventurous? Try different world cuisine; the spicier, the better. Every little bit of nutrients add up. Learn the nutrient facts of your favorite spice. Click Spices and Herbs Library.