Summer Citrus Spice Blend

These unique spices combine to create a seasoning blend that adds a pop of flavor to cookout-friendly dishes like vegetables, fish, or chicken. Your Vitamix machine makes quick work of whole spices and herbs, giving you the perfect consistency for your seasoning blend.

summer citrus spice blend

Ingredients

  • (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
  • (1 teaspoon) onion powder
  • (2 teaspoons) dried rosemary
  • (2 teaspoons) dried thyme
  • (½ teaspoon) yellow mustard seeds
  • (½ teaspoon) coriander seeds
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried lemon peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried orange peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) granulated honey
  • (2 teaspoons) pink peppercorns [or black peppercorns]

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the blade base. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 15 - 20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

  • This recipe can be made with or without salt. It's a very versatile and flavorful seasoning blend, and the unique ingredients make a great addition to the other spices. If you can't find granulated honey, try mixing in regular honey and using as a marinade for your desired dish.Homemade spice blends like this one are such an easy way to elevate any dish, adding intense flavor without excess sugar, salt, or fat. And you can control the ingredients, tailoring it to your palate.

Ingredients

  • (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
  • (1 teaspoon) onion powder
  • (2 teaspoons) dried rosemary
  • (2 teaspoons) dried thyme
  • (½ teaspoon) yellow mustard seeds
  • (½ teaspoon) coriander seeds
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried lemon peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried orange peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) granulated honey
  • (2 teaspoons) pink peppercorns [or black peppercorns]

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the blade base. 
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15 - 20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

  • This recipe can be made with or without salt. It's a very versatile and flavorful seasoning blend, and the unique ingredients make a great addition to the other spices.If you can't find granulated honey, try mixing in regular honey and using as a marinade for your desired dish.Homemade spice blends like this one are such an easy way to elevate any dish, adding intense flavor without excess sugar, salt, or fat. And you can control the ingredients, tailoring it to your palate. 

Ingredients

  • (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
  • (1 teaspoon) onion powder
  • (2 teaspoons) dried rosemary
  • (2 teaspoons) dried thyme
  • (½ teaspoon) yellow mustard seeds
  • (½ teaspoon) coriander seeds
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried lemon peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) dried orange peel
  • (1 Tablespoon) granulated honey
  • (2 teaspoons) pink peppercorns [or black peppercorns]

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Spice Grinding Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 25 seconds, or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

  • This recipe can be made with or without salt. It's a very versatile and flavorful seasoning blend, and the unique ingredients make a great addition to the other spices. If you can't find granulated honey, try mixing in regular honey and using as a marinade for your desired dish.Homemade spice blends like this one are such an easy way to elevate any dish, adding intense flavor without excess sugar, salt, or fat. And you can control the ingredients, tailoring it to your palate.