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Jamaican Green Seasoning

It's easy to make this delicious and versatile green seasoning!
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American, Caribbean, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 11kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (40g) chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup (25g) chopped chives
  • 1 cup (25g) roughly chopped parsley
  • 4 green onions scallions
  • 4 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice or even more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt to taste
  • chili pepper to taste
  • water if needed, about ⅓ -½ cup

Instructions

Food Processor Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients, minus the water, to a food processor and pulse into a paste.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed and add water as needed to adjust the texture.
  • Decant into a clean jar.
  • Note: this method gives a bit of a coarse texture.

Blender Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except for the water to a blender and then blend into a smooth paste.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed and add water as needed to adjust the texture.
  • Decant into a clean jar.

Notes

  • Rinse off the herbs and then pat dry before adding to the blender or food processor.
  • Use fresh ingredients versus dried ingredients whenever possible.
  • If making in a blender, roughly chop the onion and herbs a little smaller to make blending them easier.
  • Adjust the herbs and seasonings to your taste.
  • Add more or less chili to suit your taste.
  • Use a sharp knife and remove the woody stems from the fresh herbs before adding them to the blender or food processor.
  • The bright green color will get darker over time. Don't worry, this is normal.
  • Make sure to rinse your herbs and other ingredients thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
  • Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays. You can add the frozen cubes directly into soups, stews, rice dishes, curries, or any recipe you are cooking. But if using them as a marinade, you will need to thaw the cubes first.
  • Storage - keep refrigerated for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1039IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg