Vegan Chicken Seasoning for Rubs (Print Version)
Savory vegan seasoning blend adds chicken-like flavor to rubs, marinades, and broths; great on tofu, tempeh, and veggies.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Spices
01 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
02 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
03 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
04 - 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
05 - 1½ teaspoons dried sage
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 teaspoon celery salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
12 - ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
15 - ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
# Directions:
01 - Add all dry spices and herbs into a small mixing bowl.
02 - Stir thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until the seasoning is uniform in color and texture.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container. Keep stored away from direct light for up to 6 months.
04 - Sprinkle generously over plant-based proteins such as tofu, tempeh, or seitan. Massage the seasoning in before grilling or roasting.
05 - Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Marinate your chosen ingredients for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
06 - Stir 1 tablespoon of seasoning into every 2 cups of hot water. Adjust the amount to taste depending on desired intensity.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes five minutes and uses spices you probably already have buried in your cabinet.
- One blend works as a dry rub, a marinade base, and a broth starter, which means less thinking on busy weeknights.
02 -
- Celery salt is the only source of sodium, so if you are watching salt, swap it for celery seed and control the salt yourself.
- Ground spices fade after about six months, so write the date on your jar and make a fresh batch when the smell weakens.
03 -
- Toast the spices in a dry skillet for two minutes before mixing to deepen the flavor dramatically, but watch carefully because they burn in seconds.
- Crushing the dried herbs between your palms directly into the bowl releases essential oils and makes the blend smell three times stronger instantly.