Vegan Chicken Seasoning for Rubs (Printable View)
Savory vegan blend of nutritional yeast, herbs, smoked paprika—perfect for rubs, marinades, or broths.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Spices
01 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
02 - 1 tbsp garlic powder
03 - 1 tbsp onion powder
04 - 1½ tsp dried thyme
05 - 1½ tsp dried sage
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
08 - 1 tsp dried parsley
09 - 1 tsp celery salt
10 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
11 - ½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed
12 - ½ tsp ground white pepper
13 - ¼ tsp ground coriander
14 - ¼ tsp ground marjoram
15 - ¼ tsp ground mustard
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine all dry spices and herbs together.
02 - Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until the seasoning is evenly blended and uniform in color.
03 - Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight container and store away from direct light for up to 6 months.
04 - To use as a rub, sprinkle generously over plant-based proteins and massage the seasoning in before grilling or roasting.
05 - To use as a marinade, whisk 1 to 2 tbsp of seasoning with ¼ cup olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then marinate desired ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
06 - To prepare a broth, add 1 tbsp of seasoning per 2 cups of hot water and adjust the amount to taste.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes five minutes from cabinet to jar and saves you from buying overpriced premade blends ever again.
- The depth of flavor genuinely surprises people who swear vegan food tastes flat or boring.
02 -
- Nutritional yeast settles and clumps, so always whisk the finished blend again before each use to redistribute flavor evenly.
- Whole herbs degrade much slower than pre ground ones, so if your blend tastes dull after a month the culprit is probably old ground spices, not the recipe.
03 -
- Toast the blend in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before using it as a rub to bloom the oils and deepen the flavor dramatically.
- Write the date on your storage jar with a piece of tape so you know exactly when it is time to make a fresh batch.