Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning (with salted option)
Homemade taco seasoning blend with regular and low-sodium options. Made with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and more herbs and spices, for flavorful tacos, burritos, nachos, and Mexican-inspired dishes. Quick and easy to make with common pantry spices. Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
Servings 1 teaspoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- First, check your oregano, marjoram, and nutritional yeast. If any of them are in flake form rather than powdered form, I recommend running them through a few pulses in a spice grinder to break up the pieces. This will allow them to mix easily into the other spices.
- Add all of the seasoning ingredients to a bottle or jar. A funnel will help direct the ingredients into the container. Use a small spoon or chopstick to stir everything together.
- Store in a cool, dry, low-light area. Makes about 5 tablespoons.
Notes
There's no added salt in this recipe; however, some brands of spices do add small amounts of salt. Chili powder, for example, commonly contains salt. Be sure to review the ingredient labels of all of your herbs and spices to make sure excess sodium is not sneaking into your preparation.
If you're interested in my regular salted version, simply add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the spice mix. No other adjustments necessary.