Mediterranean Pantry Starter Kit with Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Seven Spices for Everyday Cooking
This Mediterranean pantry starter kit brings together olive oil, spices, tahini, lentils, and bulgur to help you build flavorful meals at home. Season roasted vegetables, brighten a salad, or prepare a comforting soup using ingredients chosen for Mediterranean cooking.
The Italian extra virgin olive oil has a medium-intensity flavor, fresh tomato and vegetable aromas, and a mildly bitter, spicy finish. Sumac adds a lemon-like tang, Aleppo pepper brings mild heat and fruity notes, and za'atar adds aromatic depth to eggs, bread, vegetables, and dips. Smooth organic tahini is useful for hummus and dressings, while red split lentils and extra fine bulgur give you a starting point for soups and side dishes.
Features
- A coordinated pantry bundle for Mediterranean-inspired home cooking.
- Nocellara Italian extra virgin olive oil offers medium intensity and a mildly bitter, spicy finish.
- Seven spices and flavor makers include coriander, ground cardamom, cumin, sweet Spanish paprika, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and za'atar.
- Organic sesame tahini adds a smooth texture and nutty, savory flavor to hummus and salad dressings.
- Red split lentils become tender and creamy after about 15 minutes on the stove.
- Extra fine bulgur offers a tender, fluffy texture and nutty flavor for side dishes.
Specifications
- Product: Mediterranean pantry ingredient bundle
- Olive oil: Italian extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Nocellara del Belice olives cultivated in Agrigento, Sicily
- Spices and flavor makers: Coriander; ground cardamom; cumin; sweet Spanish paprika; sumac; Aleppo pepper; za'atar
- Tahini: Organic sesame seed paste
- Legume: Red split lentils
- Grain: Extra fine bulgur made from hard red winter wheat berries
- Za'atar ingredients: Thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients come in the Mediterranean pantry starter kit?
The kit includes Italian extra virgin olive oil, seven spices and flavor makers, organic tahini, red split lentils, and extra fine bulgur. The seven seasonings are coriander, ground cardamom, cumin, sweet Spanish paprika, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and za'atar.
What can I cook using this pantry kit?
This pantry kit provides ingredients for seasoning vegetables, making tahini dressings and hummus, and preparing lentil soups or bulgur side dishes. Sumac adds tang to salads and marinades, while za'atar works well on eggs, bread, and dips.
Is the Aleppo pepper very hot?
The included Aleppo pepper has mild heat and fruity undertones. Use it to season meats or vegetables, or sprinkle it over popcorn.
Does this kit include sesame or wheat ingredients?
Yes. The tahini is made from sesame seeds, the za'atar includes sesame seeds, and the extra fine bulgur is made from hard red winter wheat berries.
How quickly do the red split lentils cook?
The included red split lentils become tender and creamy after about 15 minutes on the stove, making them useful for soups and stews.