All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend

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.

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.

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.

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.

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All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend

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This fragrant all purpose spice blend is the secret to enhancing your grilled meats, soups, roasts, and other Middle Eastern specialties.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

ServesServes: 1 Pound(s) of Meat

CourseCourse: Condiment

CaloriesCalories: 8

Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

 

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

Instructions

 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 1.9gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 846mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 0.2g

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Liz’s Notes

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

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