Fajita Seasoning
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
29
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Calories
1 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fajita Seasoning
Description
Fajita Seasoning is a straightforward spice blend featuring chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. These spices combine to create a balanced mix offering warmth, smokiness, and a touch of heat. The seasoning is mixed dry and kept in a spice jar, making it convenient for seasoning meats and vegetables before cooking fajitas or similar dishes. The smokiness from the paprika and the heat from the cayenne contribute to its distinctive flavor profile.
The blend is ideal for sprinkling on chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables prior to grilling or sautéing. Using this seasoning adds a harmonious depth of flavor without needing intricate preparation. It can be portioned in advance and sealed to maintain potency.
Proper storage away from heat and moisture is important to maintain the spices' freshness and potency. Over time, the color fading of spices is a good indicator that their flavors have diminished. This blend yields about 2 ½ tablespoons, enough for multiple meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika (I used smoked)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Recipe will yield about 2 ½ tbsp. Store in a spice jar in your spice cabinet.
Notes
- Store the seasoning in a sealed container away from heat and moisture to preserve flavor strength.
- Check the color of your spices periodically; faded color usually means reduced potency.
- The recipe makes about 2 ½ tablespoons, suitable for multiple uses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 29Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25tsp | |
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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