Tuscan Spice Rub

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From EatingWell:  November/December 2008

Take a trip to Italy with this Tuscan-inspired rub, aromatic with fennel, basil, garlic, rosemary and oregano. Try it on boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salmon steaks or lamb chops.

About 1 cup | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 6 tablespoons dried basil
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano

Preparation

1. Grind fennel seeds in a spice grinder (such as a clean coffee grinder) or a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground. Combine with basil, garlic powder, salt, rosemary and oregano in a small bowl.

Nutrition

Per teaspoon : 5 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 211 mg Sodium; 19 mg Potassium

Exchanges: free food

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.