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Turkish Spice Blend

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on April 1, 2013

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes About 1/4 cup

Turkish Spice Blend

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon finely grated orange zest ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Sprinkle over vegetables before serving.
Turkish Spice Blend
Styling by Marie Piraino.

Turkish Spice Blend

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes About 1/4 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Why This Recipe Works

In developing toppings for our Roasted Root Vegetables, we looked to bold flavor combinations that would complement the vegetables' inherent sweetness and also provide a contrasting texture.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Sprinkle over vegetables before serving.

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