Chile-Thyme Spice Mix

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Chile-Thyme Spice Mix
5 min.
1
15kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a burst of flavor? Introducing the Chile-Thyme Spice Mix—a delightful blend that perfectly balances the heat of chiles de árbol with the freshness of thyme and the zesty brightness of lemon. This versatile seasoning is not only easy to make, taking less than five minutes, but it's also a fantastic fit for various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP.



Imagine marinating your favorite proteins, drizzling it over roasted vegetables, or using it as a finishing touch for salads and soups. The vibrant mix of coarse sea salt amplifies the flavors, while the finely grated lemon zest adds a refreshing note that brightens up any dish. Plus, making your own spice mix means you can customize the levels of heat and flavor to suit your taste.



With only four simple ingredients—dried chiles, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and sea salt—this spice mix makes a delightful addition to your kitchen, allowing you to impress your friends and family with little effort. Whether you're exploring new recipes or simply looking to spice up your everyday meals, this Chile-Thyme Spice Mix is the perfect answer. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients

  •  chilies dried stemmed
  • teaspoons sea salt 
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Pulse chiles in a spice grinder until coarsely ground.
  2. Transfer ground chiles to a small bowl and add salt. Scatter lemon zest on a 6x6" piece of parchment paper and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  3. Add thyme to parchment and microwave until dry, about 1 minute 30 seconds (time will vary).
  4. Let cool and lightly crush zest and thyme; combine with ground chiles and salt. DO AHEAD: Spice mix may be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  5. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories15kcal
Protein13.17%
Fat9.57%
Carbs77.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
4.1552173754443%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
3.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:15.08kcal
0.75%
Fat:0.22g
0.33%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.3%
Carbohydrates:3.93g
1.31%
Net Carbohydrates:1.68g
0.61%
Sugar:0.74g
0.83%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:9304.03mg
404.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.67g
1.34%
Vitamin C:23.44mg
28.41%
Vitamin A:648.96IU
12.98%
Fiber:2.26g
9.02%
Iron:1.6mg
8.89%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.49%
Calcium:49.33mg
4.93%
Magnesium:15.12mg
3.78%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.3%
Copper:0.06mg
3.06%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.48%
Potassium:82.14mg
2.35%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.33%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.32%
Folate:5.15µg
1.29%
Phosphorus:11.03mg
1.1%
Vitamin K:1.08µg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious