Ras El Hanout

Ras El Hanout is a traditional Moroccan spice blend that translates to ‘top of the shop’, indicating that it is made from the best spices available in the shop.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

Print Recipe

Medium

Ras El Hanout

Cooking Method: Frying, Roasting Cuisine: Moroccan Cuisine, North African Cuisine Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Spice Blend Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom Pods
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cilantro Leaves
• 2 s Garlic Clove
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 pound Chicken, Beef or Lamb

Instructions

1. In a dry frying pan, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, ginger powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cloves until fragrant.
2. Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until fine.
3. In a bowl, combine the ground spices with salt, cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil to make a paste.
4. Spread the paste evenly on the meat and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated meat until cooked through.
6. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve the sliced meat with your choice of sides.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.