Green Seasoning Recipe

Greens seasoning is a flavorful blend of fresh herbs, spices, and aromas. It’s commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking. Green seasoning recipe typically include ingredients like cilantro, parsley, thyme, and some fresh spices. 

The mixture is versatile and used to marinate meats, season vegetables, soups and stews. Adding the greens seasoning recipe to any of your favorite dishes is a very simple and quick way to add flavor. And it’s really easy to put together and store well. 

Since green seasoning is made of fresh herbs and spices, it has different health benefits. Therefore, from kids to adults, everyone can try this seasoning.

Green Seasoning Ingredients

This seasoning recipe requires quite a lot of ingredients compared to other seasoning recipes. However, all the ingredients are very common. So, you can manage them with ease. Here’s what you need-

• Dry Thyme (2 Tbsp)

Thyme is known for its versatility and ability to enhance the flavor of both savory and even some sweet dishes. It contains antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress and support overall health. 

It has anti-inflammatory properties that may aid in reducing inflammation and many other health benefits. So, adding 2 tbsp of thyme will influence the flavor and also will develop the nutrient value of your seasoning. 

• Fennel Seeds (2 Tbsp)

Fennel seeds are the dried seeds of the fennel plant, which belongs to the carrot family. They have a sweet, anise-like flavor with a slightly earthy undertone. 2 tbsp of fennel seeds will be enough to make your recipe flavorful and tasty. 

• Star Anise (6)

Star anise has a strong, sweet, and licorice-like flavor, similar to that of anise seed but more potent. Star anise contains powerful antioxidants that help fight free radicals and support overall health. 6 star anise is perfect for this recipe. 

• Aniseeds (1 Tbsp)

Aniseeds deliver a sweet, licorice-like flavor, similar to fennel and star anise, but more delicate. Aniseeds are commonly used in both culinary and medicinal applications due to their distinct flavor and health benefits. To flavor up your recipe, take 1 tbsp of anise. 

• Cumin (½ Tbsp)

Cumin is an essential component of green seasoning because of its warm, earthy, slightly peppery, and slightly citrusy flavor. Take ½ tbsp of cumin. 

• Coriander Seeds (1 Tbsp)

Usually, coriander seeds come with a warm, spicy, and slightly citrusy flavor. Adding 1 tbsp of coriander will make your seasoning more tasty and flavorful. 

• White Pepper Corn Seeds (2 Tbsp)

We recommend using the white peppercorns for their light color. It gives a light white color to the recipe. So, take 2 tbsp of white peppercorns. 

• Chopped Ginger (1 Cup)

Ginger comes with an exclusive, strong flavor that amazingly increases the flavor taste of a recipe. Take a cup of chopped fresh ginger. If you chop them into thin slices, it will help grind well in the blender. Wash and peel them before you chop. 

• Garlic (1 Cup)

Garlic is also another cooking element that comes with a strong flavor. For this seasoning recipe, you’ll be required to have 1 cup of peeled garlic. You can chop them into thin pieces or not. It’s up to you. 

• Fresh Springs of Rosmeray (8)

Rosemary is what brings you the fresh herbal flavor and taste. So, we recommend you to take the fresh 8 rosemary.  If you like the flavor, take 10 rosemary leaves. 

• Fresh Springs of Sags(4)

Sage is a herb from the mint family, known for its strong, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. It has a somewhat musky aroma and is often used in cuisines of different countries. Take 4 springs of sage for today’s recipe requirements.

• Fresno Chili (4)

For an added heat a little, you can add 4 Fresno chilis. However, adding this ingredient is completely optional. You either can add or can skip considering your taste.  

• Small Red Onions (20)

Red onion is known for its vibrant reddish-purple skin and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Unlike yellow or white onions, red onions have a more subtle taste. You need a small size of 20 onions today. As they are small in size, you don’t need to chop them. However, wash and peel them well right before you blend. 

• Green Bell Pepper (1)

Bell pepper is known for its sweet, mild flavor and crisp texture. There are different colors of bell pepper, like red, orange, yellow, and green. For today’s recipe, we’ll take the green bell pepper. Take 1 bell pepper and chop it up into small pieces to fit the blender. You should remove the seeds. 

• Fresh Cilantro Leaves (2 Cups)

Cilantro is as same as the coriander leaves. Take 2 cups of cilantro leaves and chop them. You can use the whole leaves as well for blending. You should not leave the stems. Add the stems as well because you’ll get more flavor. 

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 Cup)

Adding a little olive oil will help get the seasoning a good glossy texture. Also, it will improve the taste and flavor. You need 1 cup of olive oil.

• Parsley (1 Bundle)

To add more flavor, you are also required to add a bundle of parsley. One bundle is perfect. 

• Fresh Serrano Chillies (10)

If you like to have a hot seasoning recipe, add 10 serrano chili. It will add heat and also increase the taste. However, it’s optional. You can skip or reduce the number based on your preference. 

• Grassy Onion leaves (1 Bundle)

Another flavor-influencing agent is onion leaves. They will add flavor and taste. Take a bundle, clean and chop them into small pieces. 

• Lemon (1)

You need a juicy lemon to add its juice to the blended mixture. 

How to Make Green Seasoning

All you need is to blend all the ingredients. However, you should not go for adding all of them in the blender at a time. It won’t give you a good result. Let’s check out how easily yet properly you can make the green seasoning-

Step-1

Take your food blender and add the dry thyme, fennel seeds, aniseeds, cumin seeds, star anise, white peppercorns, coriander seeds, ginger, garlic, rosemary, sages, and half of the onions. This time, add ½ cups of water and keep blending the ingredients until they are blended well.  

Step-2

Once all the ingredients are blended properly, it’s time to add the other elements. Adding all the ingredients at once will not allow you to have enough room, so this time, you’ll have more room for other ingredients.  

At this stage, you need to add bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and half a cup of water. Now, blend them until they are mixed with the other ingredients. 

Step-3

This time, you’ll have to add the extra virgin olive oil, parsley, serrano chilies, and onion leaves. Now blend them up until blended well. 

Step-4

Now add the rest of the onions and blend well. Your mixture will become green and look attractive. Now transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and squeeze the lemon juice into it. Mix well using a spoon. Your green seasoning recipe is ready. 

Step-3

It’s now time to prepare them to store in the refrigerator. So, take an ice tray and fill the whole chamber with your seasoning. Cover the ice tray with glass paper. Put them in the freezer, and they will be like ice cubes. Now your green seasoning is ready for later use. 

Recipe Tips & Notes

• We used the white peppercorns in our recipe. However, you can add any peppercorns you have. There are black and green peppercorns available as well

• Substitute the fresh rosemary with the dried ones if you don’t find the fresh ones. At this point, you’ll have to take 6 Tbsp of dried rosemary 

Conclusion

Green seasoning is a versatile seasoning mix that can be used in a variety of cuisines. You can use it as a marinating ingredient as a sauce base or seasoning paste. It reduces your effort to make the dishes tasty. 

Since it requires only a few minutes, you can make the green seasoning recipe anytime you want. And storing it in your freezer will allow you to preserve it for a long time. So, once you make this recipe, it will assist you in reducing your long-time effort.

If you haven’t tried this amazing seasoning recipe yet, try it today. You’ll feel amazed while cooking with your homemade green seasoning recipe.   It is the most effective way to add flavor to your food if you are always on the go.