Portuguese Spice Blend

Name: Portuguese Spice Blend
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon dried ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried lemon zest; 1 teaspoon dried orange zest

Golden paprika mingles with warm cinnamon and earthy cumin in this aromatic Portuguese blend that transforms any simple grilled fish or roasted chicken into something extraordinary. I keep a jar by my stove for those moments when dinner needs a little magic.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoonssweet paprika
1 teaspoonblack peppercorns
1 teaspoonchili powder
1 teaspoondried oregano
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspoonground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoondried ginger
1/8 teaspoonground cloves
1/8 teaspoonground allspice
1/8 teaspoonground nutmeg
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoondried lemon zest
1 teaspoondried orange zest

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories35

Total Fat1g

Sodium16mg

Total Carbohydrates7g

Dietary Fiber4g

Sugars1g

Protein2g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

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Grind all ingredients together in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 months.