Savory Spice Blend
I always have this seasoning blend on hand to add flavor to dishes in place of salt.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 7kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast *
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard (mustard powder)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a spice grinder or blender to mix well and pulverize the dried herbs and spices. Transfer the blend to a shaker bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
* I recommend those with Crohn's disease or hidradenitis suppurativa avoid nutritional yeast.
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This sounds great! 1 question: is the nutritional yeast measurement for flaked or powdered? Thanks!
Hi Matthew, you can use either for this measurement! Personally, I always buy flakes, but I don’t think the measurement would change if you have powdered.
I know that most recipes asking for nutritional yeast mean flakes, and when powder is subbed, it’s best to halve the quantity.
This works well and results in a decent taste. Many thanks for sharing.
Tip: make before the nutty parm if using the same food processor as you’ll use up any leftover spice blend.
Made this and look forward to using it in these recipes and more!
These are really good!
The recipe in the book has the measurement for the dried thyme at 2 teaspoons, not tablespoons. I made this version before the book was out and found the thyme a little to prominent, but when I made the version in the book it was much better.
Well spotted Christopher, I received my book this morning and noticed that you are indeed correct. Thank you.
Many recipes call for nooch. I have Crohns. Is there a substitute or should I just eliminate it?
Rebecca, you should eliminate it, according to what this website has published. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-nutritional-yeast-healthy-for-everyone/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-nutritional-yeast-trigger-crohns-disease/
Speaking of spices, I have a favorite to give the dish a real savory taste…when making cabbage or collard green rolls, I add zata’ar, maybe 1-2 teaspoons to a pan of roll mix. It has a smoked thyme and sesame seeds in it…great flavor, but as someone mentioned above, thyme can overpower.
Shouldn’t black pepper be added to get full benefit from turmeric?
I personally added 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Exactly. The omission of pepper which should accompany turmeric in my opinion is a basic flaw to the mix. Easy enough to add and make adjustments to taste but also a big enough mistake that Dr. G could easily correct with an updated recipe version.
I read about so many benefits of mustard seed, sumac, tumeric with pepper, amla, herbs, etc. I am wondering if a spice blend of the best spices and herbs, for health benefit is out there or possible?? Want to just have a shaker full of a healthy mix. Any ideas?? Thank you!
I would love to have one as well!
Hi Angela,
I just used Costco’s Kirkland’s Organic No Salt Seasoning plus tumeric and nutritional yeast. Same ingredients basically and much easier.
Best,
Joanne
Oh Joanne,
That’s a great idea for making it more quickly! I have that No Salt Seasoning in my cupboard! I think I will give it a try!
Thank you!
I made it. It was outstanding.
Love the book. I’m now in my 6th month of WFPB!
Just bough the cook book though and had a quick questions that may sound silly. What type of Paprika do you use: Sweet, Hot or Smoked Paprika?
I assume sweet as it’s unspecified.
Just found this n think its great. Can’t afford book right now, but how much does it cost n where can i buy it from?
I also would vote 5 stars (if I knew how). Extremely tasty and will be a standby. Just for fun, I might add 1 tablespoon dried mint to the other ingredients, but not because of any lack in the recipe, just because I like to tinker with recipes.
Is there a substitute for celery seed? I don’t normally use it and don’t want to buy a teeny quantity.
Thanks!
My husband is allergic to onions and it’s relatives.
What would be a good substitute in this spice blend for both onions and garlic.