The Vegetarian Resource Group Blog

Rice Spice Blends

Posted on January 11, 2021 by The VRG Blog Editor

By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD

Want to jazz up a regular box/package of rice? Try one of these blends to breathe new life into your rice side or main dish.

Mix up your own seasoning blends and use them to season rice, veggies, and more with these ideas:

Black pepper with lemon zest

Black, white, red, and green peppercorns

Chili and thyme

Cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg

Cinnamon, green peppercorns, and clove

Coriander, sage, marjoram, and juniper berries

Dried raisins, apricots, figs, and lemon zest

Ground allspice and black pepper

Orange zest, cinnamon, clove, and ginger

Orange zest, lemon zest, and ground fennel

Paprika, cumin, dry mustard, red pepper, and cloves

Red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and granulated garlic

Toasted cumin seeds, ground cloves, star anise, and ginger

Turmeric, ground red pepper, and coriander

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