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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.

Instant Pot Recipe Lebanese Green Beans and Beef

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. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    I can almost smell it. Looks amazing, Liz!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you Ann!

  2. sheila Avatar
    sheila

    BRavo! Love this! Hmmm what are my go to spices curries! Garam Masala! Oregano, Basil! coriander! now I’m hungry ;)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      hahah Thank you my friend!! Sorry for making you hungry. ;)

  3. Zainab Avatar
    Zainab

    I love the sound of this. The warm spices and familiarity makes me smile. Can’t wait to try!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much- it’s so true. :)

  4. Ashley | CenterCutCook Avatar
    Ashley | CenterCutCook

    First of all, I loved your video. You are a natural behind the camera! But secondly…. I love your Lebanese spice blend. Can you believe I’ve never had Lebanese food before? Time to make a batch of your spice blend and make something delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Aww you are so sweet Ashley!! Thank you so much. And are you kidding me?!?! You NEED to have Lebanese food! So fresh and healthy and flavorful!!

  5. Christine from Cook the Story Avatar
    Christine from Cook the Story

    I can only imagine how much flavor this spice blend brings to food. YUM!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      The warm spices are really a nice surprise in savory dishes!

  6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious Avatar
    Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    My fork IS waiting! That looks like great stuff!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Dorothy!

      1. Shirley Avatar
        Shirley

        Liz, how much is a serving of your spice blend. I’m making Lebanese Green Beans for our parish priests. I made the spice blend, but wondered how much to use?
        Thanks ,
        Italian / American cook

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          1 teaspoon!! Sorry about that. Enjoy!

  7. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Avatar
    Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    My mouth and fork will be waiting! Love this X a zillion!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      haha you crack me up!! xo

  8. Gaby Avatar
    Gaby

    I need to make a batch of this for my kitchen!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You would love it Gaby!

  9. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Hi Liz, thanks for the great recipes! For me too, it always comes back to Lebanese food. My mother was a chef & pastry chef. She can make just about anything and it’s always amazing. Although she brought us up eating foods from all different cuisines, she’s 100% Lebanese and it was always those foods that were really special to me. Luckily, she is a great teacher and has been very generous with her time, patience, and recipes with me, so that now, I’m a pretty good cook, too. We use a few different words for our dishes than you do, but the recipes are pretty similar. So, thank you again! I love your blog!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Wow that is such a great story Sara! That is so amazing that your mom was a pastry chef! Thank you so much for sharing. :) And thank you for your sweet words on the blog – let me know if you try any recipes!

  10. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes Avatar
    Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    You’re probably not surprised that I LOVE this Liz. I am all over these flavors. I love that a little bit of this spice adds so much flavor and zero calories. Can’t wait to check out the green beans and beef recipe.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Katie!!! I am all about flavor without the cals!