Breastfeeding Friendly Ras El Hanout Spice Blend
Warming, aromatic, and endlessly versatile, this North African-inspired spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms a plain weeknight dinner into something genuinely exciting. Turmeric and ginger anchor the mix with earthy, anti-inflammatory depth, while Ceylon cinnamon adds a gentle sweetness that's noticeably softer than the more common cassia variety ā a thoughtful choice when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. Dried thyme, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder round everything out into a blend that smells incredible and layers beautifully into soups, roasted vegetables, grains, or marinades. When you're nursing, store-bought spice blends can be a guessing game of additives, fillers, and mystery ingredients ā making your own means you know exactly what's in every pinch. The whole process takes just a few minutes of stirring, and the finished blend keeps in an airtight jar for up to three months, so one small batch goes a long way. Optional cloves and rosemary let you customize the intensity depending on your palate and how adventurous you're feeling that day.
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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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