Low Sodium Ras El Hanout Spice Blend
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend layers earthy turmeric and ginger with the gentle sweetness of Ceylon cinnamon and the herbal depth of thyme and oregano. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple weeknight protein or roasted vegetable into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. For anyone watching their sodium intake, store-bought spice blends can be a sneaky source of added salt ā many commercial versions quietly pad the mix with it. This one is built entirely from pure spices and dried herbs, so you get all the bold, layered flavor with complete control over what goes in. The optional cloves and rosemary let you nudge the profile toward something a little more floral or piney depending on your mood. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you'll have a pantry staple ready to go for up to three months.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 Ā½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- Ā½ tsp dried rosemary, finely crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Stir in the rosemary, if using, until fully incorporated.
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