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Homemade Tajin Seasoning Recipe
Tajin seasoning is a popular Mexican spice blend made with a combination of salt, chili peppers, and dehydrated lime. It adds just the right touch of zing. Try this homemade recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 21 teaspoons
Calories: 4 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons crystalized lime powder (use dried lime zest as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder (use paprika or red chili powder for a milder alternative)
- 1 tablespoon guajillo powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredient together in a small bowl.
- Use as desired to season your dish.
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Notes
- Crystalized Lime Powder. This can be found at Mexican grocers or online.
- Savory Additions. For a more savory version of this recipe, add in the following: 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, sugar.
- ground cumin, 1/4 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
4kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
671mg
(28%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
212IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 21teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.