What herbs make up, and in what proportions, in Herbes de Provence ?

Question

recently got a recipe for ratatouille with Herbes de Provence in it, so anyone know what it contains? i would guess thyme, basil and maybe rosemary?

Answer 1

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon thyme

1 tablespoon chervil

1 tablespoon rosemary

1 tablespoon summer savory

1 teaspoon lavender

1 teaspoon tarragon

1 teaspoon marjoram

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon mint

2 powdered or chopped bay leaves

Orange zest, as well as lavender may be added in the Provence region, for a splash of citrus or from the aboundant lavender in the region.

A more basic recipe:

Dry herb Ingredients:

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon marjoram

1 tablespoon summer savory

1 tablespoon thyme

1 crushed bay leaf

1 teaspoon lavender

1 teaspoon fennel