Mediterranean Seasoning Recipe

This easy to make Mediterranean seasoning mix will add a touch of summer sunshine to your cooking even on the dullest days. Packed with fragrant Mediterranean herbs it will transform chicken, lamb, and is perfect for adding flavour to sauces, marinades, soups, stews and casseroles.

Servings: cups

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Ingredients

2 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp basil
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp marjoram - 1
1 tbsp rosemary
2 tsp garlic granules
2 tsp red pepper flake - 2
2 tsp parsley
2 tsp sage

Instructions

Check the size of your storage jar before you start, to see it will hold all the seasoning.
Gather your ingredients and put everything in a clean, dry bowl. Crush the rosemary leaves between your fingers before adding. Mix everything together thoroughly.
2 tbsp oregano, 2 tbsp basil, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp marjoram, 1 tbsp rosemary, 2 tsp garlic granules, 2 tsp red pepper flake, 2 tsp parsley, 2 tsp sage
Transfer the seasoning mix to a clean dry jar with a lid that fits tightly. If you have a jam funnel, this will help to avoid any spillage.
Seal and store in a cool, dark place, ready to use. Stir or shake before use, as the contents may settle.

Notes

Ingredients

Marjoram - this adds to the flavour profile - if you don't have it then add some extra oregano
Red (bell) pepper flake - this barely has any heat, but does have lots of flavour - and is not the same as chili flake. You can find it in middle Eastern shops, or substitute Aleppo Chilli Flakes / Pul Biber.

Storage

Store your homemade Mediterranean seasoning sealed in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard.
Your ‘best before’ date will be the shortest date of out of all the herbs and spices you used, so make a note of this.
Although ‘best before’ is a guide, it doesn’t mean you have to throw your mix away. If you keep it a long time, the flavour fades, so just use a little more.

Hints and tips

Label the jar with the shortest date from the ingredients
Shake the jar before using as the contents can settle
Crush the the long pine needle like rosemary between your fingers before adding to the mixture.

Variations

When making the seasoning, customize the flavour by adding more of your favourite herbs. Cut back or leave out anything you’re not a fan of. With this recipe you can easily leave out the sage, parsley ad marjoram without changing the final flavour too much.
Add a little chilli for a hint of heat
Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for an all in one seasoning.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.