Here’s how to make herbes de Provence with savory, thyme, rosemary, and lavender. This homemade French herb blend is a delicious addition to chicken, fish, and veggies.
Once you’ve tried this French herb blend, you’ll want a sprinkle on everything. Try this homemade Herbes de Provence! This seasoning blend with herbs found in the Provence region of France is perfect for sprinkling on fish, veggies or stews.
It adds adds an herby intrigue that’s irresistible! Alex and I instantly fell in love the first time we used it, and it reminds us of our time traveling in France. It’s a fun project to make at home, and it makes beautiful gifts too.
What Is Herbes de Provence?
The term herbes de Provence originally just referred to herbs that grow in the Provence region in France, like savory, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. It wasn’t until Julia Child grew in popularity that it started to be sold as a spice blend with that name in the 1970’s.
So it’s not traditional to French cuisine: it’s more of a convenience for cooks to easily add that flair to recipes.
Ingredients in My Herbes de Provence Blend
For this recipe, I tried to stay as simple as possible while keeping the integrity of the herbes de Provence you’ll see at the store. There are a few unique ingredients traditional to this blend that I couldn’t leave out, so you may have to seek out some new ingredients! The ingredients in herbes de Provence include the following dried herbs:
- Savory: Savory is an herb that’s part of the mint family that grows in the Mediterranean. It’s pretty easy to find in the dried herbs section in your grocery store, but some stores may not have it. A good substitute is dried thyme or marjoram.
- Basil: Adds a sweet, round herbiness.
- Marjoram: Marjoram is another Mediterranean herb with a flavor that has pine and citrus notes. Again it’s pretty easy to find at your local grocery, but since it’s more unique some stores don’t carry it. A good substitute for marjoram is oregano.
- Tarragon: This herb adds a hint of anise that makes it taste intriguing; you can use it in many more recipes like my favorite easy white beans.
- Thyme and rosemary: Thyme tastes earthy and rosemary tastes woody; the two make this taste French.
- Lavender buds: Always buy culinary lavender, sold alongside the dried herbs and spices.
Should Herbes de Provence Have Lavender?
Interestingly, lavender is only included in the herbes de Provence sold in North America. But it’s so common in this seasoning blend that I had to add it here. Feel free to omit if you prefer. Because it’s a scent that’s commonly used in soaps, some people complain that it tastes soapy.
But used correctly, it brings a unique earthy flavor to dishes. Make sure to find dried culinary lavender: it’s typically sold in the dried herbs and spices section. (Not sure what you’d do with a jar of lavender? Use it in the filling for this Blueberry Crisp: it’s to die for!)
How to Use Herbes de Provence
There are lots of ways to use this French seasoning blend. Here are a few ideas for where to start:
- In olive oil as a dip: Sprinkle into olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and use to dip bread.
- White beans: Drizzle white beans with olive oil and add a few shakes.
- Salmon: Try on our Baked Salmon or Grilled Salmon.
- Chicken: This seasoning is often used to marinade chicken before cooking: try it on my Baked Chicken Breast, Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, or Grilled Chicken Thighs.
- Potatoes: Crush the seasoning under a glass to make sure the lavender buds are finer. Then use a sprinkle on Baked Fries or Parmesan Potatoes.
Storage Instructions
You can store your homemade herbes de Provence in an airtight container for 6 months to 1 year. Of course, it’s best when it’s the freshest! Spices last in a cool, dry place for 8 months to 1 year. You can use this spice blend to add new life to spices that you’ve had for a while.
Dietary Notes
This Herbes de Provence recipe is vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy free, naturally sweet, refined sugar free, low carb, and keto.
Herbes de Provence Recipe
Here’s how to make herbes de Provence with savory, thyme, rosemary, and lavender. This homemade French herb blend is a delicious addition to chicken, fish, and veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 7 tablespoons 1x
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Spices
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried savory
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram or oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon dried rosemary
- ½ tablespoon dried lavender buds (culinary lavender)
Instructions
- Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store for 6 months to 1 year in a cool, dry place.
More Seasoning Blends To Try
Try all my seasoning blends, including:
- Mexican: Fajita Seasoning, Taco Seasoning
- Mediterranean: Greek Seasoning, Italian Seasoning
- Cajun: Cajun Seasoning, Blackened Seasoning
- American: Old Bay Seasoning, Chili Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Ranch Seasoning
- All Purpose: Seasoned Salt, Seafood Seasoning, Salmon Seasoning
