Easy Caribbean Green Seasoning Recipe

Green seasoning in a mason jar. The jar is on a woven plate and there are aromatics to the right of the jar.

Easy Caribbean Green Seasoning Recipe

Green seasoning is an all-purpose marinade popular in the English speaking Caribbean. For many households it is the first step in preparing meat based dishes. In this guide I will discuss different types of green seasoning, starting with a tried a true base and share tips of adding variety to your marinades for the best flavor pay off.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword caribbean green seasoning, green seasoning

Prep Time 10

Servings 1/2 cups

Calories 97kcal

Equipment

Food Processor
cutting board
sharp knife
Airtight container or Mason jar
Ice cube tray optional, for freezing

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion (roughly chopped)
4 scallions
1 head garlic (peeled)
1 bunch cilantro (culantro)
½ cup Italian parsley
1 bunch thyme leaves removed from the stems

Optional Ingredients

10 Basil Leaves
2 Celery Stalks
3-5 Wiri-wiri Peppers (or other chilis)
2 inches ginger

Instructions

Combine the yellow onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, parsley, thyme leaves and optional ingredients (if using) in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, about 10 pulses.
Transfer the green seasoning to an airtight container, such as a Mason jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You may also freeze the seasoning in an ice cube tray for ready-to-use, flavor-packed cubes.

Notes

The main recipe is the baseline for your green seasoning, then you can add any of the optional ingredients depending on the flavor profile you are hoping to achieve.

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