By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD
Want to jazz up a regular box/package of rice? Try one of these blends to breathe new life into your rice side or main dish.
Mix up your own seasoning blends and use them to season rice, veggies, and more with these ideas:
Black pepper with lemon zest
Black, white, red, and green peppercorns
Chili and thyme
Cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg
Cinnamon, green peppercorns, and clove
Coriander, sage, marjoram, and juniper berries
Dried raisins, apricots, figs, and lemon zest
Ground allspice and black pepper
Orange zest, cinnamon, clove, and ginger
Orange zest, lemon zest, and ground fennel
Paprika, cumin, dry mustard, red pepper, and cloves
Red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and granulated garlic
Toasted cumin seeds, ground cloves, star anise, and ginger
Turmeric, ground red pepper, and coriander