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    Home » Easy Vegan Dressing, Dip & Sauce Recipes » Easy Homemade Pizza Seasoning

    Easy Homemade Pizza Seasoning

    Published: Jan 12, 2022 · Modified: Jan 22, 2022 by Jacqueline Meldrum · 12 Comments

    The most delicious homemade pizza seasoning. It takes minutes to make and perks up so many dishes. Add it to everything!

    layered pizza seasoning in glass spice jar

    I seem to be reaching for this jar of easy homemade pizza seasoning every day.

    It's so darn delicious and makes so many dishes taste amazing.

    Jump to:
    • 🍕 What is pizza seasoning?
    • 🍕 What's in homemade pizza seasoning?
    • 💭 How to make sure a spice mix or seasoning lasts longer
    • 🍕 How long does homemade pizza seasoning last?
    • 🍅 Tomato Powder
    • 🥫 Adding nutritional yeast to spice mix
    • 📋 Substitutions
    • 🧂 Glass spice jars
    • 💭 Spice jar tips
    • 💭 Alternative to a spice jar
    • 🥘 21 Ideas for using pizza seasoning
    • 🍕 More vegan pizza recipes to try
    • 📋 Want new recipes delivered to your inbox?
    • ⭐ Pin it for later
    • 🥦 Living on the Veg
    • 🍕 How to make homemade pizza seasoning
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Comments

    🍕 What is pizza seasoning?

    Pizza seasoning isn't the regular seasoning you find in pizza restaurants or Italian restaurants here in the UK.

    You would generally be served a spice or herb shaker with Italian herbs or chilli flakes.

    This is the ultimate pizza seasoning, this spice and herb mix is much more complex and packed with flavour.

    🍕 What's in homemade pizza seasoning?

    This tasty and complex pizza spice mix doesn't have any strange or hard-to-find ingredients.

    You probably have most of them on your spice shelf.

    • tomato powder (or tomato flakes)
    • chilli flakes
    • garlic powder
    • nutritional yeast (nooch)
    • oregano (dried)
    • parsley (dried)
    • basil (dried)
    • paprika
    • black onion seeds (also called nigella seeds, black caraway seeds or black cumin)
    • salt
    • black pepper

    See the printable recipe card below for quantities.

    easy homemade pizza seasoning

    💭 How to make sure a spice mix or seasoning lasts longer

    Spices don't last forever and should be replaced with a fresh jar occasionally.

    To make sure they lasts longer, store them in a dark, cool cupboard.

    Dried herbs and spices lose their flavour and colour quicker if they are in daylight.

    🍕 How long does homemade pizza seasoning last?

    Store this spice seasoning carefully (see the tips above) and this spice mix could last for up to a year.

    It's so tasty and versatile, I really don't think it would last anyone that long.

    🍅 Tomato Powder

    Tomato powder is a powder made from fresh tomatoes.

    tomato powder

    Tomatoes are mashed, then dried to a powder.

    The powder can be used to give a tomato flavour to lots of dishes.

    You can buy it online or make your own. Try this homemade tomato powder recipe from Rural Sprout.

    Alternatively, you could use tomato flakes, which are also available to purchase online.

    Nutritional yeast flakes in a small bowl with spoon

    🥫 Adding nutritional yeast to spice mix

    Nutritional yeast, also known as nooch is an important ingredient in this pizza spice mix.

    It gives the most wonderful savoury umami flavour that's a bit cheesy.

    It's also a good source of B12, although you would have to use a lot of this pizza spice to be getting the recommended daily amount.

    📋 Substitutions

    Here are a few tweaks you can make to use what you have in your store cupboard or other options when shopping for this homemade pizza seasoning.

    • Tomato powder - you can use tomato flakes instead
    • Chilli flakes - you can use chilli powder instead
    • Dried herbs - you can use Italian herbs instead, which is usually a mixture of herbs which includes the ones added to this recipe, but do replace with the same quantity of herbs
    • Black onion seeds - you can use sesame seeds instead

    🧂 Glass spice jars

    Glass is a good option when you are choosing a spice jar as it will last a long time and can be recycled.

    Glass spice jar

    Most importantly, look for a spice jar with large holes in the top, that flakes will shake through.

    My jar is 0.25 litres/250ml/250g/1 cup/8 ¼ oz.

    I'm afraid I can't recommend the one I bought, which you can see in the photo above, but it is a good size for this.

    I thought by buying a good brand like Kilner I would get a really good quality spice jar, but in actual fact it's rubbish.

    The plastic seal inside the lid that allows you to unscrew the lid from the jar comes away from the metal lid, which means you are at risk of the lid falling off as you shake the seasoning over your dish. Which would be a mealtime disaster.

    While I say add the seasoning generously, you don't want a jarful of spice heaped on your dish.

    💭 Spice jar tips

    Here are a few practical tips and questions to ask when buying and using spice jars.

    1. Make sure it's big enough for what you need.
    2. Does the lid fits tightly and won't fall off easily?
    3. Are the holes in the spice shaker lid are big enough for flakes to be distributed over food?
    4. If you like to use a dishwasher, make sure that it's dishwasher safe.
    5. Once washed, make sure you dry it carefully and completely before adding your spices.

    💭 Alternative to a spice jar

    Don't have or want to buy a spice jar? You could use a small airtight tub instead.

    If you are storing the seasoning in a tub, make sure it is clean and dry with a tight-fitting lid.

    As you don't have the sprinkle lid with holes, just sprinkle your seasoning mixture over food with a teaspoon.

    I have to do this with my spice jar with the loose lid.

    cheese on toast (roasted cheese)

    🥘 21 Ideas for using pizza seasoning

    This luscious Italian style seasoning adds lots of flavour to so many dishes.

    Here are a few ideas.

    1. Pizza - sprinkle on your pizza before baking
    2. Cheese toastie - sprinkle on your cheese toastie filling before toasting
    3. Cheese on toast - sprinkle over roasted cheese (as we call it in Scotland)
    4. Garlic bread - sprinkle over garlic bread before baking
    5. Potato Wedges - sprinkle over wedges before roasting
    6. Sweet Potato Fries - sprinkle over fries before baking or air frying
    7. Dip - sprinkle over dip to perk it up
    8. Pasta sauce - stir some in to jazz it up
    9. Pizza sauce - for more flavour
    10. Pizza dough seasoning - for flavour
    11. Breadstick seasoning - before you bake
    12. Olive oil - add a sprinkle over a small bowl of olive oil for dipping crusty bread
    13. Hummus - it would be amazing served on hummus, drizzle some oil first then add the seasoning
    14. Salad dressing - mix with olive oil and lemon juice to make a tasty salad dressing
    15. Soup - sprinkle some over soup before serving, it will look pretty and taste great
    16. Mayo - mix some through vegan mayo for a tasty addition to your sandwiches
    17. Salad cream - prefer salad cream, add it to that too
    18. Baked beans - add some to your baked beans and make them Bistro posh
    19. Grated cheese - mix though grated cheese before topping dishes
    20. Cream cheese - mix with cream cheese for added colour and flavour
    21. Kale chips - season kale chips (crisps) with this seasoning

    🍕 More vegan pizza recipes to try

    Here's a varied selection of pizza recipes for you to try next.

    Remember to use your pizza seasoning if you make any of these recipes.

    • BBQ Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Blender Pizza Sauce
    • Perfect Pizza Dough
    • Pizza Swirls
    • Roast Vegetable & Hummus Blonde Pizza
    • Roast Veg, Pesto & Cream Cheese Pizza
    • Sesame Bagel Pizza
    • Slow Cooker Pizza Potatoes
    • Wholemeal Onion Pizza Dough

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    🍕 How to make homemade pizza seasoning

    Step-by-step photos. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe (with full ingredient list and nutritional info).

    Easy Pizza Seasoning - Step 1

    Step 1

    • Make sure your spice jar or tub is clean and completely dry, especially in the corners and make sure the lid is tight fitting. My jar is 0.25 litres/250ml/250g/1 cup/8 ¼ oz.
    • First add your tomato powder (or flakes) and garlic powder (the quantities are in the recipe card below).
    • Next add chilli flakes, nutritional yeast (nooch) and all the dried herbs.
    Easy Pizza Seasoning - Step 2

    Step 2

    • Now add salt, paprika and black onion seeds.
    • Add the lid and give it a good shake or use a spoon to mix it.
    • That's it, it's ready to use.
    • Enjoy!

    📖 Recipe

    easy homemade pizza seasoning

    Easy Homemade Pizza Seasoning

    Jacqueline Meldrum
    The most delicious homemade pizza seasoning. It takes minutes to make and perks up so many dishes.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Easy Vegan Dressing, Dip & Sauce Recipes
    Cuisine Italian, vegan
    Servings 40 servings
    Calories 6 kcal

    Equipment

    • 250ml spice jar or tub (1 cup or 250g or 8 ¼ oz)

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons tomato powder or tomato flakes
    • 1 tablespoon chilli flakes add more for heat
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast also called nooch
    • 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons black onions seeds also called nigella seeds or black cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Make sure your jar or tub is clean and completely dry, especially in the corners and make sure the lid is tight fitting.
    • Add all the ingredients to your jar or tub add the lid and shake or give it a stir with a spoon.
    • Add it to pizza and everything else you can think of.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use tomato powder or tomato flakes.
    • You may add more chilli flakes or hotter chilli flakes for heat. The amount in the recipe just adds a warmth.
    • It can be easier to mix the ingredients in a jug, then pour into the spice jar or tub.
    • Check out the post for 21 uses for this lush seasoning.
    • Add it to everything!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 40servingsCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 121mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword herb mix, herbs, pizza, pizza seasoning, seasoning, spice mix, spices
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pam

      January 16, 2022 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea and true confession - I had never heard of tomato powder! It's genius, for sure.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:09 pm

        I'm pretty new to tomato powder too, but it's great, especially in this seasoning.

        Reply
    2. Anjali

      January 16, 2022 at 11:55 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a tasty seasoning mix!! Perfect for pizza and on roasted veggies too!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:07 pm

        Oh yes, it's so perfect on roast veg. So so tasty.

        Reply
    3. Kristen

      January 17, 2022 at 12:29 am

      5 stars
      This pizza seasoning was fantastic! We used it on baked fries and it made them taste delicious!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:06 pm

        Oh I've not tried it on fries yet so thanks for the heads up. I'm so glad you like it.

        Reply
    4. Irina

      January 17, 2022 at 1:23 am

      5 stars
      This is one of the recipes I am going to keep. The pizza spices blend is was I was looking for. Plus, it is homemade 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:06 pm

        Enjoy it Irina. It's a real favourite here.

        Reply
    5. Sara

      January 17, 2022 at 1:33 am

      5 stars
      Love making our own seasonings and this one is delicious, simple to make and so versatile, love it!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:05 pm

        I'm so glad you are enjoying it. It is tasty!

        Reply
    6. jill

      January 18, 2022 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      I made some, this stuff is amazing! Every one should make some Jill

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Meldrum

        January 19, 2022 at 11:04 pm

        Yay! I'm glad you like it.

        Reply

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