Tuscan Seasoning

Tuscan Seasoning is very similar to Italian Seasoning, but has added flavor from the addition of garlic, fennel seeds and dried red bell peppers. It’s super easy to mix up to keep on hand in your pantry to use when needed.

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Tuscan Seasoning may not be as well know as Italian Seasoning, but it’s just as flavorful, if not more so. 

It’s similar in taste, but with a hint of garlic, fennel and red bell peppers.

You can use it in any recipe that calls for Italian seasoning or add it to Italian or Tuscan-style recipes like Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash.

Why This Recipe Works

This is a very easy spice mixture to make. It’s as simple as measuring out individual herbs and vegetables and mixing them together. If you want a finer mixture, you can use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.

This is a very flavorful seasoning. It’s got a well-rounded blend of herbs with added flavor from fennel seeds and red pepper in every bite. You can use it on chicken, turkey, salmon, shrimp, or vegetables. Basically, it will give incredible flavor to any dish you want to have a Tuscan flare.

As with all homemade spice mixtures, you have full control over how it tastes. Adjust the amount of individual herbs, add other types that aren’t in it, or omit an herb or spice you may not care for. 

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried red bell peppers: you can substitute 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper if you’d like your seasoning to be a little spicier.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There is no significant prep work for this recipe.

Create!

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.

Chef’s Tip: if a finer seasoning is preferred, you can use a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or small food processor to blend it to your desired texture.

Present!

Store in a jar with a lid away from direct sunlight.

Use by the earliest expiration date on the individual jars of herbs used.

Tips and Techniques

• Use fresh, dried herbs and spices for the best results.
• If you’d like a spicier seasoning, you can substitute red pepper flakes for the red bell pepper. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you’d like the blend to be.
• If you don’t have or don’t like an ingredient, you can easily adjust this recipe to suite your own tastes.
• Use a spice or coffee grinder, food processor, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices finer, if desired.
• Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Use by the earliest expiration date on the individual jars of herbs used.

FAQ’s

What Is In Tuscan Seasoning?

Tuscan Seasoning is basically a blend of Italian herbs that may include marjoram, oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme, with added garlic, fennel seeds and red bell or chili pepper.

What Can Be Used As A Substitute For Tuscan Seasoning?

If you don’t have Tuscan seasoning on hand, you can use any combination of the herbs typically found in pre-made mixes, Italian Seasoning, poultry seasoning, or a combination of fresh herbs if you have them.

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