Soy Free Italian Herb & Spice Rub

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

Fragrant, bold, and endlessly versatile, this herb and spice blend brings serious Italian-inspired flavor to whatever you're cooking. Smoked paprika adds a subtle depth, turmeric gives it a warm golden hue, and the combination of oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme makes every pinch smell like a proper kitchen in the Italian countryside. Soy is a surprisingly common filler or anti-caking agent in commercial spice blends, so mixing your own from scratch is one of the smartest moves you can make. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried herb or spice — nothing hidden, nothing processed, just pure flavor you can trust. Stir it together in minutes, pour it into a jar, and it keeps for up to six months on your shelf. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into sauces, or sprinkle it over roasted vegetables — the possibilities are genuinely endless.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary, finely crushed
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the oregano, basil, crushed rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
2
Transfer to an airtight jar and store at room temperature, away from direct heat and light, for up to 6 months.