Moroccan Spice Paste

This creates a wonderful paste that can be used in a variety of ways- roasting meat, vegetables, grilling sausages, with rice or couscous. The flavours blend to make a vibrant, warm dish.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1/8 cup

Ingredients

• 4  fresh garlic cloves
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (not ground)
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.
2. Add the other ingredients and mix.
3. Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, for the flavours to blend.
4. Use as a rub for meat or dilute with extra olive oil and roast with your choice of vegetables.