Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt (coarse or fine grind)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Mix the Base:
In a small bowl, combine pink salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest. - Add Oil:
Pour olive oil over the mixture and stir to form a thick seasoning paste. - Apply to Food:
Use the paste to season vegetables, chicken, or fish before cooking. For vegetables, toss them in the mix until well coated. - Cook:
Grill, roast, or bake your chosen food using your preferred method (e.g., roasting vegetables at 400°F for 25–30 minutes). - Finish with Freshness:
After cooking, garnish with fresh parsley. Add an extra sprinkle of pink salt if desired.
Notes
- For best results, apply the seasoning paste at least 10 minutes before cooking to let the flavors infuse.
- Works beautifully with root vegetables, zucchini, cauliflower, and even tofu.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 tbsp of paste per serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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