Tuscan heat is a vibrant blend of spices that will elevate any dish. It works especially well when combined with tomatoes, garlic and traditional Italian cuisine; for those not fond of spicy meals simply reduce or replace red pepper flakes with tomato powder to dial down heat levels.
Make this Tuscan spice recipe easily at home using items already in your pantry and using a spice or coffee grinder to grind these herbs into powder for rubs.
Ingredients
Tuscan heat spice blend combines herbs and spices into an exquisite melange of flavors, from earthy rosemary notes to herbaceous thyme leaves and spicy fennel’s warm heat – creating an explosion of aromas to awaken all senses and adds a unique flair to dishes such as steak, soup or pasta dishes.
This recipe is easy and requires few ingredients; most can be purchased from your local grocery store. This dish can also accommodate people on low-sodium diets; if spice isn’t your thing, simply reduce or omit red pepper flakes from the recipe as desired.
This Tuscan heat spice recipe is an ideal complement to meat rubs and marinades, soups and stews, vegetables roasted for roasting as well as salads. Additionally, its versatility makes this an invaluable ingredient to add when replacing salt with this spice blend!
Preparation
Tuscan Heat Spice Blend adds zesty flair to a wide variety of recipes, adding zesty spice blend can elevate popular roast chicken recipes, add Tuscan flair to minestrone soup or spice up traditional pasta dishes with zest. Furthermore, rosemary garlic chives combination brings dry fish dishes alive.
No matter if you have recently discontinued Hello Fresh or simply wish to spice up your meals with more flavor, there are various alternatives that can replace its delicious seasoning mix. Store-bought options include Simple Truth Organic Tuscan Style Trattoria, Gustus Vitae Taste of Tuscany seasoning and World Market Tuscan Garlic & Herb seasoning; homemade Tuscan heat can also be produced using this process.
To create your own Tuscan heat, combine dried rosemary, thyme and oregano in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and grind into a coarse powder. Next add crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder and black pepper – stirring continuously – until all components have been evenly blended together.
Storage
Tuscan heat spice blend is an exquisite seasoning mix that works beautifully in many cuisines. Made of rosemary, garlic and chives for bold yet subtle notes of chive flavoring. Ideal for meats, soups and vegetable dishes as well as marinating purposes – its zest can elevate tomato-based sauces while providing depth in pasta dishes; additionally it makes an excellent vegetarian or vegan meal accompaniment!
Homemade Tuscan heat spice blend can be stored for six months when stored in an airtight jar with tight lid and labeled stickers to make finding it in your pantry easier. Mason jars with tight seals make the best containers to store this mix.
Homemade Tuscan heat can be made for significantly less cost than what Hello Fresh meal kits provide. Ingredients can be purchased from most grocery stores, with ingredients being prepared at home in minutes!
Recipes
Tuscan heat is an indispensible seasoning blend, used to add depth and flavor to everything from pasta sauce and roasted vegetables, pizza and soup, meat rubs and stews. Subscribers of EveryPlate can easily create their own Tuscan heat blend by combining oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary along with crushed red pepper powder, garlic powder and black pepper into one convenient recipe.
This blend can be used to flavor roasted potatoes or sprinkled over salads featuring grilled chicken or heirloom tomatoes, mixed into vinaigrette dressings for drizzled over toasty bread or focaccia, marinades or dry rubs for meats – whatever suits you best!
To prepare this recipe, measure out and combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stirring should ensure an even distribution of spices. Store the spice blend in a cool, dark location away from direct sunlight for several months of storage or keep in your refrigerator to extend shelf life even further.