We use this aromatic spice mix to flavor roasted vegetables and baked or grilled shrimp or fish.

　　

Ingredients

yields 1/3 cup

　　2 tablespoons ground cumin

　　2 teaspoons ground ginger or cinnamon

　　2 teaspoons paprika

　　2 teaspoons turmeric

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

Stir together all of the ingredients. Store in a well-sealed container in the cupboard.

　　

Serving ideas

Step 2

Sprinkle Moroccan Spice Mix on Roasted Sweet Potatoes (page 197) before putting them in the oven. Make a variation of Old Bay Roasted Fish & Vegetables (page 164) by using Moroccan in place of Old Bay seasonings. Stir 1/2 teaspoon of Moroccan Spice Mix into 1/2 cup of yogurt for a flavorful little sauce.

　　From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.