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Ras el Hanout

:  September/October 2008

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Ras el hanout is a special blend of spices used to flavor many North African and Middle Eastern dishes. The combination varies depending on who prepares it, but most blends contain cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and nutmeg. The saffron in this blend imparts a lovely yellow color. Make a large batch and keep it on hand—it's so delicious you'll want to use it as a rub for fish or meat, try it in vegetable stews or add it to roasted vegetables.


Ras el Hanout Recipe

Makes: 1 1/2 tablespoons

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 8 saffron threads, (see Ingredient Note)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Crush saffron and salt together in a mortar and pestle until a coarse powder forms. (Alternatively, place saffron and salt on a cutting board and use the flat side of a chef’s knife to grind into a coarse powder.) Combine with ginger, turmeric, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper in a small bowl.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  • Ingredient note: The dried stigma from Crocus sativus, saffron adds flavor and golden color to a variety of Middle Eastern, African and European foods. Find it in the spice section of supermarkets, gourmet shops and at tienda.com. It will keep in an airtight container for several years.

Nutrition

Per 1 1/2 tablespoons: 29 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 4653 mg sodium; 86 mg potassium.

Exchanges: none


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Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
1
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Make ahead instructions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, marinade/rub
Ethnic/Regional
Moroccan
Publication
September/October 2008
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