Thyme

Herb

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Garden thyme is a low-growing perennial around 40cm tall. It has tiny aromatic leaves on erect stems with small lilac flowers in summer.

Thyme is a favourite culinary herb. It imparts excellent flavour to all kinds of red meat dishes, soups, sauces and vegetable dishes and is a favourite ingredient in stuffings for poultry.

Thyme is highly attractive to bees and, planted near the vegie garden, can help promote pollination. The bushes may also help to mask the smell of vegetables and reduce some insect attack.

Quick & easy summer food CARROT & THYME BAKE

Here’s a simple, low-fat recipe to turn the humble carrot into a spectacular accompaniment that can be eaten hot or cold.

Ingredients:

8 carrots peeled and thinly sliced

1 red onion sliced into short strips

Fresh thyme leaves

1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock

100g feta, crumbled (use low fat)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

To make:

1 Grease a dish and line with baking paper to cover base and extend up the sides.

2 In a saucepan or the microwave cook carrots and onions in wine until soft.

3 Drain carrot mix and save liquid.

4 Mix liquid, eggs and feta, add herbs and seasoning. Whisk to combine.

5 Place vegetables in baking dish and pour over egg mix.

6 Cook uncovered in moderate oven (180 degrees) for 30 minutes or until egg mixture is set.

7 Stand for 5mins then serve with extra feta and thyme or parsley sprinkled on top.

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