Tuscan Heat Spice – Hello Fresh Recipe

Tuscan heat spice blend is an irresistibly flavorful way to spice up dishes, and an easy one-pot Hello Fresh recipe you’re likely already familiar with.

Chicken rub makes an excellent way to flavor chicken, pork and ground protein for pasta sauce dishes; alternatively use it on vegetables, hearty soups or even as an addition in recipes!

Ingredients

Tuscan Heat Spice Blend is a salt-free seasoning mix comprised of dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, ground fennel seed and cayenne pepper for maximum savory warmth and peppery spice! For an equivalent but less spicy alternative try Herbs de Provence.

This homemade Tuscan heat spice blend recipe is quick and easy to create using ingredients most home cooks should already have on hand. To reduce measuring time, consider using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind up your own herbs.

Your mixture can be stored in an airtight container such as a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid or metal tin, and kept cool and dark to preserve flavor over time. Labeling the jar with both date and name ensures freshness!

Preparation

Add an herbaceous twist to this Tuscan heat spice recipe by including one tablespoon of dried parsley. Fennel seeds, lemon zest or sage also make great additions. To reduce its spicy intensity, simply reduce the number of crushed red pepper flakes used.

Place all ingredients into a bowl and combine thoroughly. For an even blend, consider grinding your spices in a spice grinder beforehand to release their oils and enhance their flavors.

Store this Tuscan seasoning blend in an airtight container to protect its flavors from moisture and light, which can diminish them over time. Mason jars make stylish additions to any pantry! Use this Tuscan spice blend in recipes featuring chicken, eggs, salads and pasta dishes while also adding it into soups and stews for an authentic Italian flavor boost.

Storage

Store this Tuscan spice blend recipe in a cool, dark place to avoid humidity damage that may weaken its flavors over time. Keep your container securely capped to maintain freshness. Labeling its jar also proves helpful; write in its name and date of production on it so that you use its flavors at their peak flavor potential.

Tuscan Heat is an easy Hello Fresh recipe that combines the robust flavors of dried herbs and garlic powder with cayenne pepper for an irresistibly aromatic spice blend. Ideal for adding depth of flavor to soups, stews, salads or meat dishes alike! While commercial versions exist of this Tuscan heat blend can save money by creating it themselves at home! Don’t miss out; give this simple DIY recipe a try today; it may become one of your go-to items!

Variations

Tuscan heat spice from Hello Fresh is an easy and quick recipe featuring herbs and spices with just a bit of cayenne for an irresistibly tasty addition to any meal! Homemade versions use everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry; making this homemade treat the perfect edible gift idea!

This homemade Tuscan spice blend adds some zest with crushed red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper for added heat, as well as aromatic herbs such as rosemary, basil, parsley and thyme for a full herb flavor profile.

Addition of smoked paprika and garlic powder will give it a richer, earthier taste, while if you don’t prefer spicy foods reduce or eliminate crushed red pepper flakes altogether. Furthermore, this mixture can also be used as a meat seasoner; sprinkle the mix over protein of choice before searing or roasting until evenly brown and cooked through – perfect for chicken, shrimp and steak!

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