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Elote Seasoning Recipe
The Elote Seasoning Recipe combines a blend of chili powders, paprika, cumin, garlic, dried lime zest, Parmesan cheese, and herbs to create a flavorful spice mix inspired by Mexican street corn. This seasoning brings smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy notes that enhance grilled corn or other dishes. The mix includes dried lime zest for brightness and parmesan for umami depth, balanced with cayenne for heat. It is made by combining the spices and storing them in an airtight container for longevity.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
8 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon guajillo chili powder can substitute regular chili powder, or ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika sweet
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder (can substitute smoked paprika)
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese dried not fresh (comes in canisters at room temp) **see note, grated
- 2 teaspoons cilantro dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest see below for instructions, dried
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To make the lime zest (this can be done days in advance): Preheat the oven to 170-180F/75-80C.Zest one lime, lay the zest out on a plate and stick it in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely, then crumble it up finely with your fingers.
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl or in a jar and stir or shake to thoroughly combine. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid in the fridge where it will keep for up to a month. At room temperature it should be used within a week. Makes about 1/3 cup seasoning.
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Notes
- Use dehydrated Parmesan cheese from canisters for the blend to maintain the seasoning's shelf life.
- If storing at room temperature, use the seasoning within one week for best flavor and safety.
- Refrigerate the seasoning to extend its shelf life up to one month.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2teaspoons
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
617IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2teaspoons | |
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 617IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.