Mediterranean Super-Spice Antioxidant Blend

A great way to incorporate more healing herbs daily is by adding them to your every-day meals. When healing herbs are mixed together, they create a synergetic effect that enhances the healing powers of the individual herbs, for the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This recipe brings together oregano, rosemary, sumac, paprika and turmeric - which are all great medicinals.

• Savory + oregano bring carvacrol and rosmarinic acid.

• Thyme and rosemary add depth, thymol, and extra polyphenols, rosmarinic acid & cineole for an antioxidant and aromatic punch.

• Sumac and lemon zest give brightness and more phenolic compounds, adding a tangy citrus note and antioxidants (ellagic acid & callic acid)..

• Paprika and turmeric add color, antioxidants carotenoids, and an anti-inflammatory synergy.

• The lemon zest adds flavonoids and a bright citrus flavor

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp dried savory of Crete 

• 2 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp dried thyme 

• 1 tbsp dried rosemary (finely crushed)

• 1 tbsp sumac

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp turmeric (optional) 

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• Zest of 1 organic lemon (dried and crumbled) — flavonoids and bright citrus flavor

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

2. Transfer to an airtight glass jar.

3. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

This can be used sprinkled on roasted or grilled vegetables (especially eggplant, zucchini, potatoes), mixed into hummus or yogurt dips, salad dressing, sliced avocado on toast, or added to lentil/chickpea soups - thus creating an even healthier meal.