Summer Citrus Spice Blend

These unique spices combine to create a seasoning blend that adds a pop of flavor to cookout-friendly dishes like vegetables, fish, or chicken. Your Vitamix machine makes quick work of whole spices and herbs, giving you the perfect consistency for your seasoning blend.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• yellow mustard seeds
• coriander seeds
• 1 Tablespoon dried lemon peel
• 1 Tablespoon orange peel
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns [or black peppercorns]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Spice Grinding Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed. Blend for 25 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

This recipe can be made with or without salt. It's a very versatile and flavorful seasoning blend, and the unique ingredients make a great addition to the other spices. If you can't find granulated honey, try mixing in regular honey and using as a marinade for your desired dish. Homemade spice blends like this one are such an easy way to elevate any dish, adding intense flavor without excess sugar, salt, or fat. And you can control the ingredients, tailoring it to your palate.

Nutrition

1 serving (1.9g)

• Calories: 5

• Total Fat: 0.01g

• Total Carbohydrate: 1g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0.04g
  • Sugars: 0.01g

• Protein: 0.01g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 380mg