Taco Seasoning Mix
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Why buy prepacked taco seasoning when it is easy to make from scratch. If you purchase the spices at a bulk store it is also very very inexpensive to make. As a bonus you can control the salt. Commercial mixes have way too much salt for my tastes.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon |
chili powder
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
garlic powder
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
onion powder
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
oregano
dried |
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
paprika
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
black pepper
ground |
Directions
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a glass or plastic container.
Suggested Uses: - Add to tacos and taco casserole. - Sprinkle in chili and bean soups. - Add to grain casseroles. - Add to bean dishes, including bean salads and soups. - Sprinkle on Mexican salads. - Combine with cream base (like sour cream/mayo/softened cream cheese) and salsa for tortilla chip dip. - Add to cheese for nachos. - Add to fajitas. - Use to season beef, turkey, chicken, or tofu for tortillas or fajitas. - Use to season scrambled eggs, beans, or meat for tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 20g (0.7 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 3846% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2425mg
101%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Sugars g
Protein
4g
Vitamin A 49%
•
Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 6%
•
Iron 21%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
