Moroccan Rub Meat Poultry or Vegetables

Transform your meals with the bold and aromatic flavors of this Moroccan Rub, perfect for meat, poultry, or vegetables. This quick and versatile spice blend combines smoked paprika, earthy cumin, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, creating an irresistible balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with hints of turmeric, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, this all-purpose rub is your secret weapon to elevate weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for marinating meats, roasting veggies, or seasoning your favorite dishes with vibrant North African-inspired flavors. Make extra to store and keep the magic alive for up to three months!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground black pepper, kosher salt, ground turmeric, and brown sugar.

Step 2

If you like a mild kick, add red pepper flakes to the mix, adjusting the quantity to your heat preference.

Step 3

Mix the spices thoroughly with a spoon or whisk to ensure even integration.

Step 4

Use immediately by rubbing the mixture directly onto meat, poultry, or vegetables before cooking.

Step 5

For best results, apply the rub generously and allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 30 minutes for vegetables and 1 hour for meat or poultry before cooking.

Step 6

Store any leftover spice rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for future use, up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(48.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	152.3

Total Fat 5.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 624.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209.9mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 671.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 63.2%