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Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Modified from Original Source for diabetic-friendly eating
✅ Diabetic-Friendly: Sugar replaced with None (naturally sugar-free)
🧵 Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest, dried and ground
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
🧪 Full Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Sat Fat
12.1mg
Sodium
🍳 Instructions
- If using fresh lemon zest, spread on a baking sheet and dry at 170F for 2 hours, or air dry 24 hours.
- Grind dried zest to a powder.
- Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
- Excellent on chicken, fish, and vegetables before grilling.
🌍 Origin & History
Lemon pepper became a California kitchen staple in the 1970s as home cooks discovered citrus and cracked pepper on grilled chicken. The acid tenderizes, the pepper adds crust. No sugar needed.
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