Spice Essentials & 5 Homemade Seasoning Blends
Chili Stuffed Plantain
Ingredients
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 1 ripe medium plantain
- ~6.5 oz extra lean turkey
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 roma tomato
- red onions & cilantro to your liking
- Seasonings: low sodium chili seasoning, sea salt, pepper, paprika.
Nutrition per serving
Cajun Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (store bought or your homemade blend)
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (granulated or powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne (or more if you like it HOT)
- 2 tablespoon ground thyme (or dried)
- 1/2 tablespoon ground sage (OPTIONAL)
Steps
Step 1
Mix seasonings together and place in a spice jar. To taste the blend, place 1/2 teaspoon in the palm of your hand, add a pinch of sea salt and taste. Customize the blend with more/less of desired ingredients.
Sweet Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sea salt (or ground Himalayan pink salt)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (granulated or powder)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne.
Steps
Step 1
Mix seasonings together and place in a spice jar. To taste the blend, place 1/2 teaspoon in the palm of your hand and taste. Customize the blend with more/less of desired ingredients. Note: this blend is a SALT REPLACEMENT so use a pinch or two of this in recipes INSTEAD OF using regular sea salt.
Thai Coconut Seasoning Rub
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried (or toasted) coconut flakes
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 2 teaspoons peanut powder
Steps
Step 1
Place ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend and process until well mixed, textured, fragrant rub. Place in a spice jar. To taste the blend, place 1/2 teaspoon in the palm of your hand, add a pinch of sea salt and taste. Customize the blend with more/less of desired ingredients.