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Cajun Seasoning
This homemade cajun seasoning is a simple blend of common spices that adds robust flavor, subtle heat and a little bit of kick, and it'll perk up any dish that you use it in!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 1/2
Calories: 12 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 1 ½ tbsp black peppercorns or 1 tbsp cracked black pepper (avoid using finely ground black pepper)
- 1 tbsp dried chili flakes/crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional, only if you like it spicy
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a spice grinder and process until the spices are ground well and blended properly.
- Transfer the spice mix to an air-tight glass bottle and store in a cool, dark place.
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Notes
- You can easily double or triple this recipe if needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
12kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11/2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.