Fresh and dried herbs
Substitutes for parsley
How to swap fresh and dried parsley, and what to use when you have neither. Parsley loses much of its flavor when dried, so dried is a backup for cooked dishes, not a garnish.
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In place of fresh parsley
Dried parsley
- How much
- 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp chopped fresh (a third as much)
- How
- Crumble it between your fingers and add it early, with the liquid or the onions, so it has time to soften and give up its flavor.
- What changes
- Very mild; it adds color more than flavor. Skip it as a garnish.
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In place of dried parsley
Fresh parsley
- How much
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh for each 1 tsp dried (three times as much)
- How
- Add most of it near the end of cooking and a little more just before serving.
- What changes
- Fresh, green and peppery; much brighter.
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In place of fresh parsley
Cilantro
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Stronger and citrusy; suits Mexican and Asian dishes.
- Best in
- Salsas, garnishes, salads.
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In place of fresh parsley
Celery leaves or chervil
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Celery leaves are peppery and grassy; chervil is mild with a hint of anise.
- Best in
- Garnishes, soups, salads.
Good to know
- A rough guide for leaves: 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, 1 tsp dried, ½ tsp ground (for herbs sold ground).
Simmerbee recipes with parsley (55)
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Muffuletta-Style Party Sliders
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Boiled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
- Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Classic Homemade Chicken Stock
- Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Oven-Braised Beef Stew
- Classic Parsley Tabbouleh
- Classic Shakshuka
- Coq au Vin with Chicken Thighs
- Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- Extra-Crispy Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Garlic Parmesan Knots
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.