Epazote

Aliases

Epazote, Mexican Tea, Wormseed, Jerusalem Oak

Description

Epazote is a green herb that has an aroma similar to turpentine or menthol.

Preparation and Serving

Epazote is used in Mexican cooking and commonly combined with beans, where it helps to reduce intestinal gas.

Recipe Links

Epazote Tea

Green Chile Mushroom Salsa Butter

Frijoles Borrachos ("Drunken" Beans)

Grilled Salmon in Corn Husks

Mussels A La Plancha

Caraotas Negras (Black Beans)

Beans Cooked in a Pot (Frijoles De Olla)

Wild Mushroom and Epazote Risotto

The Mansion on Turtle Creek Tortilla Soup

Stewed Chayote with Tomato and Epazote

Chilies En Nogada

Garlic Soup

Chiles Rellenos De Elote Con Arroz Blanco

Zinfandeli's Tortilla Soup

Chili Relleno's Con Elote on Rice

Grilled Salmon in Corn Husks

Mexican Chicken Rice Soup

Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry

All-bean chili

Links

Epicurious Food Dictionary

Gernot Katzer home page

Melissa’s Mini Merchandiser

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Value per 100g Edible Portion

Epazote	Fresh
Calories	42-295
Protein	3.8-30.9 g
Fat	0.7-5.4 g
Fiber	1.3-12.1 g
Calcium	304-2456 mg
Iron	5.2-55.7 mg
Phosphorous	52-403 mg
Sodium	1.0-6.9 mg
Beta Carotene (A)	3.5-43.6 mg
Thiamine (B1)	0.060-0.540 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.300-2.500 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.600-18.500 mg
Ascorbic Acid (C)	11-610 mg