Caribbean Dry Rub

Taste the flavors of the islands with this spice blend.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (30 g) kosher salt, optional
• 2 Tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ground cloves
• dry mustard
• (100 g) coconut sugar [or date sugar]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 10 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Notes

Use this dry rub to make amazing jerk chicken, roasted vegetables or as a general seasoning. Using alternative sugars and lowering the overall amount used versus a traditional seasoning is a great way to start creating healthier dishes.

Nutrition

1 serving (9g)

• Calories: 25

• Total Fat: 0.01g

• Total Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0.02g
  • Sugars: 6g

• Protein: 0.01g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 720mg