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spice essentials: sodium-free taco seasoning

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Andy59 avatar
Wichita, KS
Updated on Aug 19, 2019

This is a great taco seasoning, because not only does it allow you control the heat; in addition, you get to control the sodium. Most store-bought taco seasonings are absolutely loaded with salt; however, in this recipe, you are in control. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, leave it out, or just use a pinch or two… The seasoning will still taste good. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE HEAT
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or red-pepper flakes
  • THE PIZZAZZ
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, smoked variety
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions, crushed
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

How To Make spice essentials: sodium-free taco seasoning

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    It is all in the Chili Powder: There are a lot of good chili powders in the market, and you probably have a favorite; although I usually make my own, two of my store-bought favorites are: • Red New Mexico Hatch Chili Powder • Mexene Chili Powder If you cannot find these locally, they are available through Amazon, and if you are a Prime member, shipping is free. Is this a great country, or what? This is my homemade version: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/soup-chili/diy-kick-butt-chili-powder.html?r=1
  • Step 3
    This recipe will produce about 8.5 tablespoons of taco spice, and be enough to fill one standard spice bottle and about half of another. When a spice runs out, I scrape the label off the old bottle, and throw it in the dishwater, then when I make a new spice mix, I have a jar to store it in.
  • Step 4
    A certain percentage of the population does not like cumin. If you are one of those folks (I am not), then just leave it out, and add a bit more of the other spices, to compensate.
  • Step 5
    If you do not have any smoked paprika, I suggest going with a sweet version. But, this ingredient, to me, is important to the overall flavor of the spice mix.
  • Step 6
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 7
    Use a spice blender, or mortar and pestle, to crush up the dehydrated onions.
  • Step 8
    Mix with the other dry spices, place in a tightly-sealed container, and store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight, until needed.
  • Step 9
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    Step 10
    Use in any recipe that calls for taco seasoning. FYI: Those packets of taco seasoning that you get at the grocer, each contain 2 tablespoons of seasoning. So, doing the math, you have an equivalent of 4 packets. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 11
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

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