Moroccan Spice Blend
Servings: 2 meals (Depending on how generous you are with seasoning your meat and how many people you are serving. We used it for our pasta and pork and have enough left over for at least 2 more meals for the 2 of us.)
I guess I feel like traveling with you lately. We haven’t been traveling as much this summer as I’d like so when I can’t physically go somewhere new, I love to transport myself through the aromas and flavors of exotic spice blends.
I created this spice blend half a decade ago and the recipe stands the test of time. It’s easy to make and even store so you have it ready to go when you’re looking to impress guests, or just want to enjoy a different flavor palette.
This spice blend pairs perfectly with pork, chicken, and fish! We chose to use our pellet grill to smoke the pork that had been marinating in this spice blend. Check it out!
Serve up your Moroccan Pork with Moroccan Pasta or rice and roasted veggies. Super easy.
Ingredients
Moroccan Spice Blend
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Add to your meat
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sprinkle the Moroccon Spice blend on the protein of your choice. About 1 teaspoon to evenly coachDrizzle of healthy fat - I like to use ghee or avocado oil. Add the minced garlic and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill or bake.
Moroccan Rice/Pasta
Cook rice or pasta according to package directions. Look at portion sizes here. The add-ins are for 4 servings. I use Banza pasta or Arborio Rice.
½ yellow onion, diced
⅓ cup kalamata olives; pitted and halved
⅓ cup Turkish apricots, diced
⅓ cup Mediterranean feta cheese
Method
Add a teaspoon of healthy fat to a pan on medium heat. Saute the onions for a few minutes until they become translucent. Add the cooked rice or noodles with a drizzle of avocado oil and a few teaspoons of the spice blend. Allow it to continue to cook and mix. Finally, add in the olives and apricots and combine. Serve with your favorite veggies and Moroccan spice protein.
