Moroccan Spice Blend

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Makes

1/4 cup

Updated: Dec. 02, 2023
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.