Spices that make you love vegetables... Even the most skeptical among us

From the Garden to the Plate: Spices that Elevate Your Vegetables

Vegetables have long been relegated to the background of our plates. However, properly seasoned, they can become the true stars of the meal. Whether you're roasting sweet potatoes, preparing a dip for an aperitif, or cooking an autumn vegetable curry, the right blend of spices makes all the difference. Here's an overview of our selection of vegetable spices and how to use them to enhance every season.

1. Everyday Essentials: Versatile Blends

Vegetable Spices | Épices de cru is the ideal companion for oven-roasted vegetables. Composed of a carefully selected blend of sweet peppers, cumin, and aromatic herbs, it's applied directly to zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers before cooking. A drizzle of olive oil, a generous pinch, and you're good to go.

Vegetable Spices – Salt-free, Gluten-free is perfect for those monitoring their sodium intake or cooking for guests with dietary restrictions. Versatile and balanced, it complements steamed vegetables as well as pan-fried dishes.

2. For Lovers of World Flavors

Ethiopian Berbere | Épices de cru: This iconic Ethiopian blend, rich in chili, ginger, cardamom, and fenugreek, transforms a simple chickpea and spinach sauté into a deeply fragrant dish. Ideal for a vegetarian wot or a lentil stew.

Kofte Spices | Épices de cru: Traditionally used for meatballs, these spices also reveal their full potential with legume patties or grilled vegetables mezze-style. Think grilled eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers.

Cajun Seasoning | Épices de cru: For a Louisiana touch, this spicy blend of smoked paprika, oregano, and chili is perfect on corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, or a summer vegetable mix.

Curry Coconut Seasoning | Les Savoureux: Sweet and exotic, it pairs wonderfully with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas in a creamy coconut milk curry.

3. For Garden Vegetables and Seasonal Recipes

Garden Spices (Mix tes patates) | Méchant Mix: Specifically designed for potatoes in all their forms: roasted, wedged, mashed, or au gratin. A must-have for Quebec autumns.

Spring Blend | Les As du fumoir: Delicate and fragrant, this spring blend brings a smoky and herbaceous touch that enhances grilled or oven-roasted garden vegetables. Perfect for accompanying zucchini, asparagus, and green beans in season.

Dehydrated Salted Herbs from Bas-du-Fleuve: This classic Quebec terroir product, in dehydrated form for convenient year-round use, enhances ratatouilles, vegetable quiches, and stews with an authentically local aromatic depth.

4. For Aperitifs and Dips

"Staff" Dip Blend | Épices de cru: Specially formulated to be incorporated into a dip made with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or cream cheese. Serve with a colorful crudité platter for an elegant and effortless aperitif.

Ranch Seasoning | Les Savoureux: A Quebec version of the American classic, additive-free. Mix with Greek yogurt for a fresh dip, or sprinkle directly on homemade vegetable chips.

Caesar Salad Seasoning | Les Savoureux: Beyond salad, this blend enhances roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus) with notes of garlic, pepper, and herbs.

5. For Root Vegetables and Terroir Finishes

Roasted Onion Seasoning | Les Savoureux: A concentrated burst of flavor, this blend is perfect for root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, beets) slowly roasted in the oven. It brings a sweet-savory depth that caramelizes beautifully.

Black Garlic Salt | Sel Saint-Laurent: This exceptional salt combines the umami sweetness of fermented black garlic with the pure crystals of the St. Lawrence. A few grains are enough to elevate a dish of roasted vegetables, a celeriac purée, or grilled vegetables, offering an elegant and profound Quebec terroir finish.

Usage Tips

• Oven-roasted vegetables: generously coat with olive oil and the chosen spice blend, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–35 minutes.
• Steamed vegetables: sprinkle after cooking to preserve delicate aromas.
• Marinades: mix spices with oil, lemon, and garlic for a quick marinade.
• Dips: incorporate 1 to 2 tsp into 250 ml of sour cream or Greek yogurt, let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

In conclusion

Spices are the simplest shortcut to cooking vegetables that everyone will crave. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean flavors, global blends, or Quebec terroir herbs, our selection offers a complete palette to explore and enjoy daily or when entertaining.