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Have a recipe that calls for Tuscan Seasoning, and can’t find it in the store, or don’t know what it is? I’ve got you covered. Make your own using this easy recipe.
Tuscan Seasoning is similar in content to Italian Seasoning, but with a few added ingredients! We combine dried basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram and thyme, then add fennel seeds and garlic powder. Grind it up in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and you’re done!
There’s nothing wrong with store-bought spice blends. They’re easy and convenient, and reasonably inexpensive (for the most part). However, I really enjoy making my own where possible. Especially since it means I can control what does and doesn’t go in. Being able to amp up the basil if I want to or dial back the salt. This blend does not include salt or pepper – so you can add as much or as little as you prefer.
This Tuscan Seasoning is a much-tweaked blend that I like to use on pretty much everything. I leave out the sun-dried tomatoes or replace it with lemon zest – which makes a yummy addition to fish, or I add crushed red peppers to add a little kick.
Another way to use this is with olive oil and vinegar, to make a delicious vinaigrette. Use some fresh garlic and you’ll lick your (salad) bowl clean!
However it is that you roll, I’m providing the basis of the blend. The rest is up to you! It couldn’t be easier – see below!
Why this recipe works:
- Simple. Uses ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.
- Budget Friendly. No need to make an extra purchase!
- Adaptable. You can make this your own by adding salt, pepper, lemon zest or sun-dried tomatoes.
Kylee’s Notes
How to use Homemade Tuscan Seasoning
- Use it in place of Italian seasoning, on pork, chicken or fish.
- Blend with olive oil and vinegar to make a delicious vinaigrette
- Make Summery Tuscan Chicken Orzo.
Storing homemade spice mixes
I store mine in mini 4oz mason jars (affiliate link) with tight fitting lids
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Tuscan Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
OPTIONAL
- 1 tsp sundried tomatoes (finely diced)
- lemon zest
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mortar and pestle and grind to break u the fennel seeds.
- Store in a jar with tight fitting lid, and use as needed.
Notes
How to use Homemade Tuscan Seasoning
- Use it in place of Italian seasoning, on pork, chicken or fish.
- Blend with olive oil and vinegar to make a delicious vinaigrette
- Make Summery Tuscan Chicken Orzo.
Storing homemade spice mixes
I store mine in mini 4oz mason jars (affiliate link) with tight fitting lidsNutrition Facts
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Eileen | The Food Avenue says
Can’t wait to try this in my recipes!
Krysten (@momnoms) says
I love making my own blends, but I have never thought to make this particular one!
I am super excited to try it really soon! 😀
Prateek Dasgupta says
I love Tuscan seasoning, goes well with some toasted bread and olive oil! Thanks for sharing will try it out!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I like the idea of leaving out the tomato and adding some lemon zest, it really would taste wonderful with fish. Mmmmm! Looks like a seasoning I need to have in my cupboard.
Elissa says
Mixing up your own spice blend is a great idea, I think you do get a nicer flavour than a shop bought mix. This blend sounds good and I really like the idea of using it for a salad dressing.