Moroccan Spice Blend

Name: Moroccan Spice Blend
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/4 cup.
Cuisine: Africa, Moroccan, Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1-1/4 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mace; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon additional ground turmeric

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 1/4 cup.

For years, we've enjoyed dishes flavored with this version of ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend we use on everything from lamb stew to scrambled eggs. —Carol Ward, Deming, New Mexico

Ingredients

1-1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon additional ground turmeric

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 teaspoon: 3 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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