Greek Seasoning Mix
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 bottle
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this aromatic Greek Seasoning Mix. Perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, or even salad dressings, this blend brings a burst of Mediterranean flair to your dishes. With a harmonious combination of Greek oregano, fennel seeds, dried lemon grass, black pepper, and dried garlic, this seasoning mix is both versatile and delicious.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Greek oregano |
| 6 | Fennel seeds |
| 6 | Dried lemon grass |
| 3/4 | Black pepper |
| 1 | Dried garlic |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 218.5
- Fat Content: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 13.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 4.4g
Instructions:
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Combine Spices: In a bowl, combine the Greek oregano, fennel seeds, dried lemon grass, black pepper, and dried garlic. You can use either coarse or fine spices, depending on your preference.
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Bottle and Label: Once combined, transfer the seasoning mix to a clean, dry bottle. Label the bottle accordingly to easily identify the contents.
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For Salad Dressing: To use in a salad dressing recipe, mix 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix with 1 tablespoon of water. Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Prepare Dressing: After letting the seasoning mix stand, combine it with the remaining dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake well to emulsify the ingredients.
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Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over your favorite vegetables or salad greens and enjoy the delightful taste of Greece.
Tips:
- Storage: Store the Greek Seasoning Mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for several months, ensuring you always have a taste of Greece on hand.
- Versatility: This seasoning mix isn’t just for salads; try sprinkling it on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even popcorn for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
- Adjust to Taste: Feel free to adjust the quantities of the individual spices to suit your personal preference. Add more black pepper for a spicier kick or increase the dried garlic for extra garlic flavor.
- Gift Idea: Package this Greek Seasoning Mix in decorative jars or containers to give as thoughtful homemade gifts to friends and family who love to cook.
By following this simple recipe, you’ll have a versatile Greek seasoning mix ready to elevate your culinary creations with its vibrant and aromatic flavors. Enjoy the taste of Greece in every dish! 🇬🇷🍴
