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All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend

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Made with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper, this fragrant all purpose Lebanese spice blend is the secret to enhancing your grilled meats, soups, roasts and other Middle Eastern specialties.

As a busy mother of two young boys under the age of 10, I have become a bit of a master in turning my family’s traditional Middle Eastern recipes into quick and easy weeknight dishes. In fact, I often joke that I am in favor of anything that helps me get dinner on the table before the meltdown train leaves the station.

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For example, my mother and aunts have been preparing traditional Lebanese Green Beans and Beef for years, but I was the first to turn it into a hands-off slow cooker dish. I promise it’s just as good as the classic because my family would be the first to tell me if it wasn’t. Trust me on that one.

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To speed things up in the kitchen I decided to create a simple, 5 ingredient All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend made with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper.

It couldn’t be any easier to make and the versatility is astounding. I love making it in bulk, stashing it in the pantry, and grabbing it whenever I am craving Lebanese food. It makes every dish more savory and flavorful.

All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend on Plate

Spice Blend Uses

We love using this spice blend to flavor Hushwee (Ground Beef with Toasted Pine Nuts), Sfeehas (Lebanese Meat Pies), Grilled Kafta Patties, Beef or Chicken Shawarma and so much more. If you’re making Lebanese food, this is the perfect seasoning for your dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much spice blend should I make at one time?

The recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or even multiplied by ten. I love to make it in bulk and store for later.

What is the shelf life?

All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend will keep for up to six months stored in an air-tight container at room temperature.

How much should I use at once?

One serving will cover one pound of meat. If you want your dish to be a little spicier, you can adjust accordingly.

Does it need to be refrigerated?

No, it does not need to be refrigerated. Dried spices are best stored at room temperature to avoid humidity and fluctuations in temperature.
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All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend

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Liz Della Croce
This fragrant all purpose spice blend is the secret to enhancing your grilled meats, soups, roasts, and other Middle Eastern specialties.
PREP: 5 minutes
TOTAL: 5 minutes
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Servings1 Pound(s) of Meat

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container until you're ready to use.

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Liz’s Notes

  • Recipe is designed for one pound of meat.
  • It creates a total of four servings

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 846mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.2g

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70 responses to “All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend”

  1. Noel Assad Avatar
    Noel Assad

    Great blend of spices. I’m starting toon a journey of cooking Lebanese foods. My mother made your recipes. I’m 87 years old and I miss these foods that you make. Thank you for sharing.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I hope you enjoy your journey in making Lebanese dishes yourself!

  2. J keal Avatar
    J keal

    I fell in love with hushwee from a local restaurant. It closed so I went looking and found this. Hooray for this and for you , Liz

  3. Kathleen Banuelos Avatar
    Kathleen Banuelos

    Love this combination it’s my go-to recipe.

  4. Denise Dayie Avatar
    Denise Dayie

    Hi Liz! I haven’t been here in a long time. Your spice mix is excellent! I have a question. How much is a serving of the spice blend please?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Glad you enjoy it Denise! Serving size is for 1 teaspoon.

  5. Craig R Avatar
    Craig R

    I’m looking at the nutrition information for the All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend.
    8 kcal seems quite a lot for cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and allspice. Do some of the spices have a high oil content, or what?