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Try the trendiest fl avors tonight
New seasonings make it easy
Exotic fl avors common in the Middle
Eastern region of the world like harissa,
za’atar and shawarma are having a
moment, appearing on restaurant menus
and in popular make-at-home recipes.
Now is the perfect time to give these
fl avors a try. Th anks to new global seasonings
from McCormick Gourmet, the spice
combinations are already blended for the
ultimate taste and simplicity.
Made from high-quality herbs and spices,
the seasonings are USDA-Organic certifi
ed and Non-GMO Project verifi ed so
you can feel good about the ingredients
used in your cooking. Th e expertly blended
spices help create distinctive global-inspired
dishes that take your home dining
experience to the next level so you
can explore these fl avors from around
the world without leaving the comfort
of home.
• * Za’atar: Th is traditional Middle Eastern
blend of spices including thyme, oregano
and sesame seeds is perfect for sprinkling
on fl atbreads, roasted vegetables,
nuts or popcorn. It can also be mixed
into hummus or oil for dipping.
• * Harissa: A spicy fl avor found in North
African cuisine, this seasoning is made
from a combination of chilies, warm
spices and mint. Add it to meat and veggies
before roasting, stir it into cooked
rice and grains, mix it into yogurt to
make a dip or combine it with roasted
bell peppers and oil to turn this spice
into its namesake sauce.
• * Shawarma: Oft en associated with the
slow roasting of meat, this Middle Eastern
street food favorite is made with cinnamon,
coriander, cardamom and more.
Use this seasoning to fl avor an easy marinade
for chicken, pork or steak.
Look for these fl avors as well as new
Peruvian and Berbere seasonings in the
spice section of retailers nationwide. Find
more recipe ideas at McCormickGourmet.
com.
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 16 minutes
Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, divided
• 5 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet
Organic Shawarma Seasoning, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet
Sicilian Sea Salt
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
breast
• 4 pita pockets, halved
• 1 medium seedless cucumber, thinly
sliced
• 8 lettuce leaves
In small bowl, mix 1 cup yogurt and 1
teaspoon shawarma seasoning. Cover and
refrigerate until ready to serve.
In small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice,
remaining yogurt, remaining shawarma
seasoning and sea salt. Reserve 2 tablespoons
of mixture; set aside.
Place chicken in large re-sealable plastic
bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn
to coat well. Refrigerate 1 hour, or longer
for extra fl avor.
Heat grill or skillet to medium heat.
Remove chicken from marinade.
Discard remaining marinade. Grill or
saute 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked
through and internal temperature reaches
165 F, brushing with reserved marinade.
Slice chicken into thin strips. Serve in
pitas with cucumber, lettuce and yogurt
dressing.
Shaved Carrot Salad with
Pomegranate Harissa Dressing
Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet
Organic Harissa Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet
Sicilian Sea Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet
Organic Black Pepper, coarse ground
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound multicolor carrots, washed
and peeled
• 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3 cups baby arugula
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
In large bowl, mix mint, pomegranate
juice, honey, harissa seasoning, sea salt
and pepper. Gradually add oil while mixing
with wire whisk until well mixed. Set
aside.
Trim carrot ends. Slice each carrot
lengthwise into ribbons with vegetable
peeler or mandoline. In medium
bowl, toss carrots with 1/4 cup prepared
dressing. Stir in pistachios and
cranberries.
Arrange arugula on serving platter.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and top
with carrot mixture. Sprinkle with feta
before serving.
Za’atar Labneh
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 (2 tablespoons each)
• 1 cup labneh (yogurt cheese)
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet
Organic Za’atar Seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• pita bread, for serving (optional)
• pita chips, for serving (optional)
• sliced fresh vegetables, for serving
(optional)
In small bowl, mix labneh and 1 teaspoon
seasoning until well blended.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with
remaining seasoning.
Serve with fresh pita bread, pita chips or
sliced fresh vegetables, as desired.
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