5 from 12 votes
Taco Seasoning Recipe
This Taco Seasoning blends spices like cumin, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and optional herbs and salt. It creates a warm, smoky, and mildly spicy mix tailored for seasoning taco meat, roasted vegetables, or vegan alternatives. The addition of cornstarch helps thicken sauces when cooking with the spice blend. It stores well and can be enhanced with chili powder or salt to suit different applications.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
tsp
Calories:
7 kcal
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika , or a combination of sweet and smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp or more
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley , optional
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt optional, a pinch
- cornstarch optional, a pinch
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix everything and store in an airtight container for upto 3 months.
- Optional Add Ins:Premade Chili powder blend: Add 2 tsp mild or moderate heat chili powder for additional depth of flavorSalt: Add 1/2 tsp salt so you can use the blend directly on chips or sprinkle on roasted veggies or vegan meats
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Nutrition Information
Calories
7kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
20mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 7kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.