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green seasoning base mix in a clear glass bowl

Caribbean Green Seasoning

Looking to make some Caribbean-inspired dishes? This green seasoning recipe is perfect for giving your food that island flavor. Make a big batch and use it as a base in all of your favorite recipes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh culantro cilantro can be substituted
  • ½ cup Fresh parsley
  • 5-6 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • ½ medium Red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 Cubanelle pepper roughly chopped
  • 6 Green onion scallions chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper de-seeded habanero or other hot pepper is a good alternate
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Rinse and dry the herbs and spices thoroughly.
  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
  • Taste the seasoning and add salt if desired.
  • Store the green seasoning in a glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  1. Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs and spices will give your green seasoning the best flavor and aroma. Make sure to rinse and dry the ingredients thoroughly before using them.
  2. Adjust the heat: If you prefer a milder seasoning, you can reduce the amount of scotch bonnet peppers (habanero pepper)or substitute them with a milder pepper. If you like it spicier, feel free to add more.
  3. Experiment with different herbs and spices: The recipe I provided is a basic guide, feel free to add or adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Some other ingredients that can be added are ginger, celery, and scallions.
  4. Blend well: Make sure to blend the ingredients well until you have a smooth paste-like consistency. This will ensure that the flavors are well distributed and that the seasoning will stick well to your meats, seafood, and vegetables.
  5. Store properly: Green seasoning can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  6. Use as marinade: Green seasoning is great as a marinade for your favorite meats, seafood, and vegetables. You can marinate your meats, seafood or vegetables in green seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking, or even overnight for a more intense flavor.
  7. Use as a base: Green seasoning is also great as a base for soups and stews. Simply add some of the seasoning to a pot with some oil and sauté for a few minutes before adding your other ingredients.
  8. Adjust salt: Taste the seasoning before you store it, and add salt if desired. Keep in mind that you can always add more salt, but you can't take it out.
  9. Store leftover green seasoning for up to 3 months in a mason jar with airtight lids or freeze in ice cube trays

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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