Best Fennel Seed Substitutes
If you don't have fennel seeds on hand or dislike their licorice-like flavor, several substitutes can impart a similar taste profile to your dishes. Some viable alternatives include anise seeds, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and dill seeds, among others. Experiment with different substitutes to find the best match for your recipe.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- ½ teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
Option 1: Anise Seeds
- Similar in flavor and aroma to fennel seeds, anise seeds can be used as a 1:1 substitute.
Option 2: Caraway Seeds
- With a slightly nutty flavor, caraway seeds can be used as a substitute for fennel seeds in savory dishes. Simply replace equal amounts of each ingredient.
Option 3: Dill Seeds
- While milder in flavor, dill seeds can be used as a substitute for fennel seeds in pickling recipes. Use half the amount called for in the recipe.
Option 4: Celery Seeds
- With a slightly bitter taste, celery seeds can be used as a substitute for fennel seeds in soups and stews. Use an equal amount of celery seeds as you would fennel seeds in your recipe.
Notes
Note: Nutritional information is calculated for anise seeds only.
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg