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SEASONING MIX RECIPES

Homemade seasoning mixes are a great way to get the most flavor, save money, and use up the spices you have on hand. Enjoy recipes for Caribbean Jerk, Ragin' Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Everything Bagel, and Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Great DIY Gift Idea.
Course Seasoning, Seasonings
Cuisine American
Keyword basics, plant based, seasonings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 66kcal

Ingredients

LEMON PEPPER SEASONING

  • 4 lemons, zested (or ¼ cup pre-dried lemon zest)
  • 3 tabelspoons peppercorns
  • tablespoons sea salt

RAGIN' CAJUN SEASONING

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • teaspoons thyme

CARIBBEAN JERK SEASONING

  • ¼ cup onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper per spice preference

EVERYTHING BUT THE BAGEL SEASONING

  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried garlic flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (rye seeds)

Instructions

LEMON PEPPER SEASONING

  • If using fresh lemon zest, thoroughly zest lemons and spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put oven on the lowest setting and leave until completely dried. Mine took 35 minutes at 170 degrees. When completely dried, remove from oven.
  • In a food processor, place peppercorns and grind down to coarse texture.
  • Add sea salt and grind mixture again.
  • Add lemon zest and pulse to combine and get to finer consistency.
  • Good on poultry and fish (especially tuna).

RAGIN' CAJUN SEASONING

  • Combine all ingredients in jar or food processor.
  • Good on poultry, fish, and vegetables.

CARIBBEAN JERK SEASONING

  • Mix all ingredients together and store.
  • Use on poultry, fish, and vegetables. Good mixed with honey and brushed onto items for cooking.

EVERYTHING BUT THE BAGEL SEASONING

  • Meanwhile combine everything spice blend in small bowl.
  • Store in airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 7955mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2163IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg