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DIY Old Bay Seasoning

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN ·
Published May 14, 2024 ·
< 1 min read
Summary

Minimizing processed foods, even when it comes to spices and seasonings, can affect your brain and mood. Some store-bought seasoning blends may come with additives, preservatives, and excess sodium. Make your own phytonutrient-rich version of Old Bay Seasoning that is packed with lots of flavors to season your plant-based dishes without an unhealthy ingredient in sight.

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Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients

 1 tsp celery seed (ground)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ½ tsp sweet paprika
 ⅛ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground mustard
 ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
 ⅛ tsp allspice
 ⅛ tsp ground ginger
 ¼ tsp smoked paprika
 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Add the celery seed to a coffee or spice grinder and grind until a powder.

2

Add the remaining spices and grind a few times until blended.

3

Taste for additional seasoning of choice.

4

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Taste for additional seasoning or ingredients of choice. Add more smoked paprika for more smokiness. Add more cinnamon for more earthy sweetness. Or add more ground celery seed for more savory flavor.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool dark cabinet for up to 3 months.

Ingredients

 1 tsp celery seed (ground)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 ½ tsp sweet paprika
 ⅛ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
 ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
 ¼ tsp ground mustard
 ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
 ⅛ tsp allspice
 ⅛ tsp ground ginger
 ¼ tsp smoked paprika
 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Add the celery seed to a coffee or spice grinder and grind until a powder.

2

Add the remaining spices and grind a few times until blended.

3

Taste for additional seasoning of choice.

4

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

DIY Old Bay Seasoning
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